Seaport · US Outlying Islands
Port of Wake Island
Wake Island (US Outlying Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56330). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- US Outlying Islands
- World Port Index no.
- 56330
- Coordinates
- 19.28°N, 166.62°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Military
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Wake Island
- 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 | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 7.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 3,490 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,480 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,360 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Wake Island, 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: Sailing Directions Pub. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Wake Island
Where is Port of Wake Island?
Wake Island (US Outlying Islands) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 19.28°N, 166.62°E.
How far is Wake Island from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,490 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,360 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimizu.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Wake Island?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Wake Island 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.