Port of Leith (GBLEI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Leith (UN/LOCODE GBLEI) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. It sits at 55.9833° N, 3.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Scotland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Leith
Where is Port of Leith located?
Port of Leith is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the North Sea. Its coordinates are 55.9833° N, 3.1833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Leith?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Leith is GBLEI — country code GB, location code LEI.
How deep is Port of Leith?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Leith has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Leith?
Port of Leith is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Leith are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #31930), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →