Port of Khoms (LYKHM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Khoms (UN/LOCODE LYKHM) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 32.6667° N, 14.2500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Libya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Khoms
Where is Port of Khoms located?
Port of Khoms is a seaport located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 32.6667° N, 14.2500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Khoms?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Khoms is LYKHM — country code LY, location code KHM.
How deep is Port of Khoms?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Khoms has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Khoms require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Khoms.
What type of harbor is Port of Khoms?
Port of Khoms is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Khoms are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45323), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →