Seaport · United States
Port of Beaufort (WPI 8420)
Beaufort (WPI 8420) (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 8420). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USBFO
- World Port Index no.
- 8420
- Coordinates
- 34.72°N, 76.67°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- United States E Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 0.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 8,070 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,080 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,460 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Beaufort (WPI 8420), with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: U.S. Coast Pilot 4 - Atlantic Coast: Cape Henry VA to Key West FL.
Frequently asked questions about Beaufort (WPI 8420)
Where is Port of Beaufort (WPI 8420)?
Beaufort (WPI 8420) (United States) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 34.72°N, 76.67°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Beaufort (WPI 8420)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USBFO for Beaufort (WPI 8420). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Beaufort (WPI 8420) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,070 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,460 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Norfolk (Virginia), Charleston, Savannah.
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Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.