Port of Horta (PTHOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Horta (UN/LOCODE PTHOR) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.5333° N, 28.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Acores
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Horta
Where is Port of Horta located?
Port of Horta is a seaport located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.5333° N, 28.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Horta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Horta is PTHOR — country code PT, location code HOR.
How deep is Port of Horta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Horta has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Horta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Horta.
What type of harbor is Port of Horta?
Port of Horta is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Horta have?
Port of Horta is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Horta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →