Port of Porthmadog

GBPTD🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Porthmadog

Porthmadog is a small tidal harbour located in Gwynedd, Wales. It primarily serves leisure craft and small fishing vessels. The port's limited infrastructure and tidal nature restrict larger commercial operations.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Q122219477 →

Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
GB-GWN
Latitude
52.9333°
Longitude
-4.1167°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Porthmadog is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Aberystwyth South Breakwater Lighthouse at 15.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Woodside Landing Stage North (48.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Porthmadog?

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The Port of Porthmadog 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 Porthmadog?

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You can track vessels near Porthmadog (GBPTD) 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 Porthmadog?

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The Port of Porthmadog is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBPTD — 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 GBPTD 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 Porthmadog?

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The Port of Porthmadog 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.