Port of Burntisland (GBBTL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Burntisland (UN/LOCODE GBBTL) is a small coastal (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 56.0500° N, 3.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- 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 Burntisland
Where is Port of Burntisland located?
Port of Burntisland is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 56.0500° N, 3.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Burntisland?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Burntisland is GBBTL — country code GB, location code BTL.
How deep is Port of Burntisland?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Burntisland has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Burntisland require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Burntisland.
What type of harbor is Port of Burntisland?
Port of Burntisland is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Burntisland have?
Port of Burntisland is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Burntisland are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →