Port of Khawr Al Amaya (IQKHA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Khawr Al Amaya (UN/LOCODE IQKHA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 29.7833° N, 48.8000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Iraq
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Khawr Al Amaya
Where is Port of Khawr Al Amaya located?
Port of Khawr Al Amaya is a seaport located in Iraq, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 29.7833° N, 48.8000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Khawr Al Amaya?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Khawr Al Amaya is IQKHA — country code IQ, location code KHA.
How deep is Port of Khawr Al Amaya?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Khawr Al Amaya has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Khawr Al Amaya require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Khawr Al Amaya.
What type of harbor is Port of Khawr Al Amaya?
Port of Khawr Al Amaya is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Khawr Al Amaya have?
Port of Khawr Al Amaya is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Khawr Al Amaya are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48390), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →