Port of Avonmouth (GBAVO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Avonmouth (UN/LOCODE GBAVO) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.5000° N, 2.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England SW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Avonmouth
Where is Port of Avonmouth located?
Port of Avonmouth is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.5000° N, 2.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Avonmouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Avonmouth is GBAVO — country code GB, location code AVO.
How deep is Port of Avonmouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Avonmouth has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Avonmouth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Avonmouth.
What type of harbor is Port of Avonmouth?
Port of Avonmouth is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Avonmouth have?
Port of Avonmouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Avonmouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35060), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →