Port of Khawr Khasab (OMKHS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Khawr Khasab (UN/LOCODE OMKHS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Oman, on the Strait of Hormuz. It sits at 26.2167° N, 56.2333° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 13 m, cargo pier depths around 4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Strait of Hormuz; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Oman
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Khawr Khasab
Where is Port of Khawr Khasab located?
Port of Khawr Khasab is a seaport located in Oman, on the Strait of Hormuz. Its coordinates are 26.2167° N, 56.2333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Khawr Khasab?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Khawr Khasab is OMKHS — country code OM, location code KHS.
How deep is Port of Khawr Khasab?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Khawr Khasab has an anchorage depth of about 13 m, cargo pier depths of about 4 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Khawr Khasab?
Port of Khawr Khasab is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Khawr Khasab are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48259), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →