Port of Ashqelon (ILAKL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ashqelon (UN/LOCODE ILAKL) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 31.6667° N, 34.5000° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Israel
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ashqelon
Where is Port of Ashqelon located?
Port of Ashqelon is a seaport located in Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 31.6667° N, 34.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ashqelon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ashqelon is ILAKL — country code IL, location code AKL.
How deep is Port of Ashqelon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ashqelon has an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m.
Does Port of Ashqelon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ashqelon.
What type of harbor is Port of Ashqelon?
Port of Ashqelon is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ashqelon have?
Port of Ashqelon is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ashqelon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →