Port of Kilrush (IEKLR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kilrush (UN/LOCODE IEKLR) is a very small river (tide gates) harbor located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 52.6333° N, 9.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kilrush
Where is Port of Kilrush located?
Port of Kilrush is a seaport located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 52.6333° N, 9.5000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilrush?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kilrush is IEKLR — country code IE, location code KLR.
How deep is Port of Kilrush?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kilrush has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Kilrush require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kilrush.
What type of harbor is Port of Kilrush?
Port of Kilrush is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kilrush have?
Port of Kilrush is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kilrush are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →