Port of Gijon (ESGIJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gijon (UN/LOCODE ESGIJ) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 43.5500° N, 5.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 20.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage 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
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain N Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gijon
Where is Port of Gijon located?
Port of Gijon is a seaport located in Spain, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 43.5500° N, 5.6667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gijon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gijon is ESGIJ — country code ES, location code GIJ.
How deep is Port of Gijon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gijon has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 20.1 m.
Does Port of Gijon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gijon.
What type of harbor is Port of Gijon?
Port of Gijon is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gijon have?
Port of Gijon is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gijon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →