Seaport · United States
Port of Key West
Key West (United States) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 8660). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USEYW
- World Port Index no.
- 8660
- Coordinates
- 24.55°N, 81.82°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- US Gulf Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 8,630 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,640 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Key West, 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 Key West
Where is Port of Key West?
Key West (United States) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 24.55°N, 81.82°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Key West?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USEYW for Key West. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Key West from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,630 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,040 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Miami, Port Everglades, Freeport (Bahamas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Key West?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Key West through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
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.