Port of Yantai

The approach to Yantai is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Longdongzui Lighthouse at 5.3 NM to the W. Other aids include Lóngdòngzuǐ (5.4 NM W), Yāntái West Harbor Range Front (6.1 NM W), Bajiǎo (6.2 NM W), Yāntái West Harbor Range Rear (6.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Yantai is situated on the Yellow Sea in CN. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Yantai (CNYNT) 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 CNYNT on the live map.

The Port of Yantai is a port in CN. Its UN/LOCODE is CNYNT — 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 Yantai 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.