Port of Kilkeel (GBKLK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kilkeel (UN/LOCODE GBKLK) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 54.0500° N, 5.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.

Country
United Kingdom
UN/LOCODE
GBKLK
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
54.0500° N, 5.9833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
1 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Scotland West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Port of Kilkeel (GBKLK)
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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kilkeel

Where is Port of Kilkeel located?

Port of Kilkeel is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 54.0500° N, 5.9833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilkeel?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilkeel is GBKLK — country code GB, location code KLK.

How deep is Port of Kilkeel?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kilkeel has a channel depth of about 1 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Kilkeel?

Port of Kilkeel is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kilkeel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33145), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →