Port of NEWQUAY

GBNQY🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of NEWQUAY

Newquay is a fishing port located on the north coast of Cornwall, England. It serves as a regional center for aerospace industries.

Background
Newquay is a town on the north coast in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is a civil parish, seaside resort, regional centre for aerospace industries with an airport and a spaceport, and a fishing port on the North Atlantic coast, approximately 12 miles (19 km) north of Truro and 20 miles (32 km) west of Bodmin.

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Elevation
9m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11821572 →
Wikidata
Q943517 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBNQY
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Celtic Sea
Latitude
50.4186°
Longitude
-5.0828°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to NEWQUAY is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at 16.9 NM to the S. Other aids include Spy House Point (17.6 NM ESE), Hayle Old Rear (19.2 NM SW), St. Austell Area Lighthouses (24.5 NM E), Gwennap Head Range Beacons (32.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of NEWQUAY?

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The Port of NEWQUAY 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 NEWQUAY?

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You can track vessels near NEWQUAY (GBNQY) 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 NEWQUAY?

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The Port of NEWQUAY is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBNQY — 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 GBNQY 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 NEWQUAY?

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The Port of NEWQUAY 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.