Port of Killybegs (IEKBS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Killybegs (UN/LOCODE IEKBS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 54.6333° N, 8.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Ireland
UN/LOCODE
IEKBS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
54.6333° N, 8.4500° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Ireland

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesNo
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Killybegs (IEKBS)
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Distance
22 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Killybegs

Where is Port of Killybegs located?

Port of Killybegs is a seaport located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 54.6333° N, 8.4500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Killybegs?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Killybegs is IEKBS — country code IE, location code KBS.

How deep is Port of Killybegs?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Killybegs has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Killybegs require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Killybegs.

What type of harbor is Port of Killybegs?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Killybegs have?

Port of Killybegs is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Killybegs are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →