Port Valdez

Valdez, Alaska

Port Valdez, also known as AccessValdez, is the United States’ farthest north ice-free port, providing crucial access to Alaska’s interior, the Pacific Northwest, Northern Canada, and Pacific Rim trade routes. It serves as the southern terminus of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline, with supertankers navigating its deep, ice-free waters daily, transporting over 1.5 million barrels of crude oil. Port of Valdez offers services such as access to Richardson Highway, State of Alaska Marine Highway System ferry service, and Valdez Pioneer Field Airport. Key facilities include Valdez Container Terminal, Valdez Grain Terminal, and John Thomas Kelsey Municipal Dock. The recent Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan ensures sustainable development. Visitors can explore scenic Prince William Sound, go fishing, embark on glacier cruises, hike Keystone Canyon, and visit the Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum showcasing the local history.

Location

City: Valdez

Region: Alaska

Country: United States

Coordinates: 61.105° N, 146.475° W