Port of Gwangyang Hang (KRKAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gwangyang Hang (UN/LOCODE KRKAN) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in South Korea, on the Korea Strait. It sits at 34.9085° N, 127.7501° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 21.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Korea Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- South Korea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gwangyang Hang
Where is Port of Gwangyang Hang located?
Port of Gwangyang Hang is a seaport located in South Korea, on the Korea Strait. Its coordinates are 34.9085° N, 127.7501° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gwangyang Hang?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gwangyang Hang is KRKAN — country code KR, location code KAN.
How deep is Port of Gwangyang Hang?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gwangyang Hang has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 21.6 m.
Does Port of Gwangyang Hang require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gwangyang Hang.
What type of harbor is Port of Gwangyang Hang?
Port of Gwangyang Hang is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gwangyang Hang have?
Port of Gwangyang Hang is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gwangyang Hang are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60376), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →