Port of Felixstowe (GBFXT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Felixstowe (UN/LOCODE GBFXT) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 51.9500° N, 1.3167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Felixstowe
Where is Port of Felixstowe located?
Port of Felixstowe is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 51.9500° N, 1.3167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Felixstowe?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Felixstowe is GBFXT — country code GB, location code FXT.
How deep is Port of Felixstowe?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Felixstowe has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Felixstowe require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Felixstowe.
What type of harbor is Port of Felixstowe?
Port of Felixstowe is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Felixstowe have?
Port of Felixstowe is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Felixstowe are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →