Port of Ponta Delgada (PTPDL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ponta Delgada (UN/LOCODE PTPDL) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 37.7333° N, 25.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Acores
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ponta Delgada
Where is Port of Ponta Delgada located?
Port of Ponta Delgada is a seaport located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.7333° N, 25.6667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ponta Delgada?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ponta Delgada is PTPDL — country code PT, location code PDL.
How deep is Port of Ponta Delgada?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ponta Delgada has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Ponta Delgada require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ponta Delgada.
What type of harbor is Port of Ponta Delgada?
Port of Ponta Delgada is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ponta Delgada have?
Port of Ponta Delgada is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ponta Delgada are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →