Port of Latheronwheel

GBLWL🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Latheronwheel

Latheronwheel is a small harbor located in Caithness, Highland, Scotland. It serves as a local landing and mooring point.

Background
Latheronwheel is a small village in Caithness, in the Highland area of Scotland.It is 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Lybster on the A9 road to Helmsdale, near the junction with the A99 road to Wick, which lies in the equally small village of Latheron. Dunbeath lies to the south-west and Lybster to the north-east.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
52m

Region

Subdivision
GB-HLD
Latitude
58.2667°
Longitude
-3.3667°

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Type
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBLWL
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2650771 →
Wikidata
Q1987181 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Latheronwheel is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Wick North Pier Lighthouse at 13.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Findocthy (37.1 NM SSE), Nairn East Pier (43.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Latheronwheel on?

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The Port of Latheronwheel is situated on the North Sea in GB. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Latheronwheel (GBLWL) 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 Latheronwheel?

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The Port of Latheronwheel is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBLWL — 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 GBLWL 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 Latheronwheel?

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The Port of Latheronwheel 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.