Live
NinilchikUS NIN
Quick Answer
UNLOCODEUS NIN
CountryUnited States
Water BodyCook Inlet; Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth1.8 m
Lat60.0500
Lng-151.6833
Classificationminor_202606
0Views
Last updated:
About This Seaport
Tractors launching boats through the surf, not quay cranes, define Ninilchik (US NIN) on Cook Inlet in Alaska, which has no conventional cargo port. The inlet's extreme tidal range leaves the community without fixed harbour works or ramps; only a small summer boat harbour at the mouth of the Ninilchik River gives tidal access, becoming a busy hub during the salmon and halibut seasons. Commercial freight relevance is effectively nil, as the site serves sport and small-scale fishing rather than container or general cargo. Ocean freight for the Kenai Peninsula moves through Homer, the Port of Alaska at Anchorage and the energy port of Nikiski.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ninilchik?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Ninilchik is US NIN. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Ninilchik located?▼
The port of Ninilchik is located in United States (Cook Inlet; Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Ninilchik?▼
Ninilchik is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Ninilchik?▼
The channel depth of Ninilchik is 1.8 meters.
Location & Weather
Loading...
60.05000, -151.68333
Channel depth: 1.8 m
Transit time routes from Ninilchik
The information on this page is based on publicly available transport and infrastructure data. The logistics significance of a location may change. All information without warranty.
No partner at this location yet
Your company operates here? Be the first partner visible at this hub.