Port of Khorramshahr (IRKHO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Khorramshahr (UN/LOCODE IRKHO) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Iran, on the Persian Gulf. It sits at 30.4333° N, 48.1833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Iran
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Khorramshahr
Where is Port of Khorramshahr located?
Port of Khorramshahr is a seaport located in Iran, on the Persian Gulf. Its coordinates are 30.4333° N, 48.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Khorramshahr?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Khorramshahr is IRKHO — country code IR, location code KHO.
How deep is Port of Khorramshahr?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Khorramshahr has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Khorramshahr require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Khorramshahr.
What type of harbor is Port of Khorramshahr?
Port of Khorramshahr is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Khorramshahr have?
Port of Khorramshahr is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Khorramshahr are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →