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Port of Kourou

GFQKR🇬🇫French Guiana

Port Location

About Port of Kourou

Also known as: Canal de l'Ouest

Kourou is a port in French Guiana, located on the Atlantic coast of South America. It primarily serves the Guiana Space Centre, supporting space launch operations.

Background
Kourou is a commune in French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France in South America. Kourou is famous for being the location of the Guiana Space Centre, the main spaceport of France and the European Space Agency (ESA). It is an administrative district in French Guiana and the main town there.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10367236 →
Wikidata
Q273312 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kourou.fr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GFQKR
Country
🇬🇫French Guiana
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
5.1506°
Longitude
-52.6496°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kourou?+
The approach to Kourou is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kourou Lighthouse at 1.5 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Île Royale (8.9 NM NNE), L'Enfant Perdu (18.9 NM ESE), Fort Cépérou (22.6 NM SE), Cheval Blanc (22.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Kourou on?+
The Port of Kourou is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in GF. 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 Kourou?+
You can track vessels near Kourou (GFQKR) 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 GFQKR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kourou?+
The Port of Kourou operates in the UTC-3 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.