Port of Ayr (GBAYR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ayr (UN/LOCODE GBAYR) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 55.4667° N, 4.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ayr
Where is Port of Ayr located?
Port of Ayr is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 55.4667° N, 4.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ayr?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ayr is GBAYR — country code GB, location code AYR.
How deep is Port of Ayr?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ayr has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Ayr require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ayr.
What type of harbor is Port of Ayr?
Port of Ayr is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ayr have?
Port of Ayr is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ayr are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →