Port of Folkestone Harbour (GBFOL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Folkestone Harbour (UN/LOCODE GBFOL) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. It sits at 51.0833° N, 1.2000° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 17.1 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Folkestone Harbour
Where is Port of Folkestone Harbour located?
Port of Folkestone Harbour is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 51.0833° N, 1.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Folkestone Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Folkestone Harbour is GBFOL — country code GB, location code FOL.
How deep is Port of Folkestone Harbour?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Folkestone Harbour has an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Folkestone Harbour require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Folkestone Harbour.
What type of harbor is Port of Folkestone Harbour?
Port of Folkestone Harbour is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Folkestone Harbour have?
Port of Folkestone Harbour is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Folkestone Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →