Port of Kilroot (GBKLR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kilroot (UN/LOCODE GBKLR) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 54.7333° N, 5.7167° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, liquid bulk, oil terminal 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Northern Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kilroot
Where is Port of Kilroot located?
Port of Kilroot is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 54.7333° N, 5.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilroot?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilroot is GBKLR — country code GB, location code KLR.
How deep is Port of Kilroot?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kilroot has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kilroot?
Port of Kilroot reports a maximum draft of 14.7 m, a maximum length of 285 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kilroot require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kilroot.
What type of harbor is Port of Kilroot?
Port of Kilroot is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kilroot have?
Port of Kilroot is recorded as offering wharves, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kilroot are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →