Port of Xiaolan

The approach to Xiaolan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jinsuopai Lighthouse at 23.2 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) South Range Front (24.3 NM NE), Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front (24.5 NM NE), Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) Range Common Rear (24.5 NM NE), Lightfloat Liánhuāshān (24.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Xiaolan is situated on the South China Sea in CN. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Xiaolan (CNXAO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Xiaolan is a port in CN. Its UN/LOCODE is CNXAO — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, CN, are the ISO country code for CN. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Xiaolan operates in the UTC+8 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.