Port of King's Lynn (GBKLN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of King's Lynn (UN/LOCODE GBKLN) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 52.7500° N, 0.4000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of King's Lynn
Where is Port of King's Lynn located?
Port of King's Lynn is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 52.7500° N, 0.4000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of King's Lynn?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of King's Lynn is GBKLN — country code GB, location code KLN.
How deep is Port of King's Lynn?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of King's Lynn has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of King's Lynn require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of King's Lynn.
What type of harbor is Port of King's Lynn?
Port of King's Lynn is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of King's Lynn have?
Port of King's Lynn is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of King's Lynn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →