Port of Castleford

GBCTF🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Castleford

Castleford is an inland port located on the River Aire in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Aire and Calder Navigation.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBCTF
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0

Region

Subdivision
GB-WKF
Latitude
53.7167°
Longitude
-1.3500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Castleford is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orfordness Low Lighthouse at 46 NM to the SE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Castleford?

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The Port of Castleford is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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

Where is the Port of Castleford?

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The Port of Castleford is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCTF — 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 GBCTF mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. 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 Castleford?

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The Port of Castleford operates in the UTC+0 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.