Port of Gairloch (GBGAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Gairloch (UN/LOCODE GBGAR) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 57.7167° N, 5.6833° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBGAR
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
57.7167° N, 5.6833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Gairloch (GBGAR)
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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gairloch

Where is Port of Gairloch located?

Port of Gairloch is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 57.7167° N, 5.6833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gairloch?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gairloch is GBGAR — country code GB, location code GAR.

How deep is Port of Gairloch?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gairloch has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Gairloch?

Port of Gairloch is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Gairloch are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #32850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →