The Port Index

The Port Index provides a comprehensive, searchable reference for global transport infrastructure. Key features include: • Extensive database of 3,804 seaports and 9,640 airports across 195 countries • Detailed port information: depths, UN/LOCODEs, coordinates, and vessel limits • Detailed airport information: runway length, surface, elevation, IATA/ICAO codes, coordinates, and aircraft support • Data sourced from official public-domain records like the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's World Port Index and OurAirports dataset • Free access with no signup required This platform centralizes critical logistics data, making it easy to look up physical characteristics of transport locations. Users can quickly find essential figures like channel depths and runway specifications, along with practical explanations of what these numbers signify for ship classes or aircraft types. It eliminates the need to sift through multiple PDFs or government tables, providing instant access to verified information. Each location page also highlights nearby ports or airports, offering regional context. The Port Index is an invaluable resource for shipping professionals, freight forwarders, aviation enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone requiring quick, accurate information about the world's ports and airports.