Port of Angra Do Heroismo (PTADH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Angra Do Heroismo (UN/LOCODE PTADH) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.6500° N, 27.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Portugal
UN/LOCODE
PTADH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
38.6500° N, 27.2167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Acores

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Angra Do Heroismo

Where is Port of Angra Do Heroismo located?

Port of Angra Do Heroismo is a seaport located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.6500° N, 27.2167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Angra Do Heroismo?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Angra Do Heroismo is PTADH — country code PT, location code ADH.

How deep is Port of Angra Do Heroismo?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Angra Do Heroismo has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Angra Do Heroismo require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Angra Do Heroismo.

What type of harbor is Port of Angra Do Heroismo?

Port of Angra Do Heroismo is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Angra Do Heroismo have?

Port of Angra Do Heroismo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Angra Do Heroismo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38090), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →