Port of Burghead (GBBUH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Burghead (UN/LOCODE GBBUH) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 57.7000° N, 3.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Burghead
Where is Port of Burghead located?
Port of Burghead is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 57.7000° N, 3.5000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Burghead?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Burghead is GBBUH — country code GB, location code BUH.
How deep is Port of Burghead?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Burghead has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Burghead require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Burghead.
What type of harbor is Port of Burghead?
Port of Burghead is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Burghead are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →