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Port of BALTRA

ECWGL🇪🇨Ecuador

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About Port of BALTRA

This is the primary port serving the Galápagos Islands. It handles passenger and cargo traffic, including supplies for the local population and tourists. The port is located on Baltra Island and serves as the gateway to Santa Cruz Island.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West South America
Latitude
-0.4411°
Longitude
-90.2839°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ECWGL
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Time Zone
UTC-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of BALTRA?

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The approach to BALTRA is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Estrada Lighthouse at 19.3 NM to the S. Other aids include Punta Lido (48.4 NM SE), Cerro Colorado (48.8 NM SE), Playaman (48.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of BALTRA on?

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The Port of BALTRA is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in EC. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of BALTRA?

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You can track vessels near BALTRA (ECWGL) 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 ECWGL on the live map.

Where is the Port of BALTRA?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE ECWGL mean?

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The first two characters, EC, are the ISO country code for EC. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of BALTRA?

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The Port of BALTRA operates in the UTC-5 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.