Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) (GLJAV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) (UN/LOCODE GLJAV) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. It sits at 69.2167° N, 51.1000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 6.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk 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
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Fishing
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Baffin Bay; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Greenland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn)
Where is Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) located?
Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) is a seaport located in Greenland, on the Baffin Bay. Its coordinates are 69.2167° N, 51.1000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn)?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) is GLJAV — country code GL, location code JAV.
How deep is Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn)?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn)?
Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) reports a maximum draft of 6.5 m, a maximum length of 108.7 m, a maximum beam of 21.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn), though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn)?
Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) have?
Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Illulissat (Jakobshavn) are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →