Port of Aviles (ESAVS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Aviles (UN/LOCODE ESAVS) is a small canal or lake harbor located in Spain, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 43.6000° N, 5.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain N Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Aviles
Where is Port of Aviles located?
Port of Aviles is a seaport located in Spain, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 43.6000° N, 5.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Aviles?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Aviles is ESAVS — country code ES, location code AVS.
How deep is Port of Aviles?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Aviles has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Aviles require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Aviles.
What type of harbor is Port of Aviles?
Port of Aviles is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Aviles have?
Port of Aviles is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Aviles are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37600), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →