Port of Elat (ILETH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Elat (UN/LOCODE ILETH) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Israel, on the Gulf of Aqaba. It sits at 29.5500° N, 34.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Israel
UN/LOCODE
ILETH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
29.5500° N, 34.9500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Gulf of Aqaba; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
Region
Israel

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Elat

Where is Port of Elat located?

Port of Elat is a seaport located in Israel, on the Gulf of Aqaba. Its coordinates are 29.5500° N, 34.9500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Elat?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Elat is ILETH — country code IL, location code ETH.

How deep is Port of Elat?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Elat has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Elat require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Elat.

What type of harbor is Port of Elat?

Port of Elat is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Elat have?

Port of Elat is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Elat are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48076), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →