Port of Punta Quilla

The approach to Punta Quilla is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Santa Cruz Entrada Baja Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Santa Cruz (2.8 NM SE), Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja (2.8 NM SE), Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front (3.1 NM E), Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Rear (3.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Punta Quilla is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in AR. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Punta Quilla (ARPQU) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ARPQU on the live map.

The Port of Punta Quilla operates in the UTC-3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

PUNTA QUILLA (UN/Locode: ARPQU), Argentina is a seaport located at approximately -50.11675° N, -68.40588° E.

Coordinates: -50.11675° N, -68.40588° E.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, Offshore and Tanker.