Port of Kalabahi

IDKBH🇮🇩Indonesia

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About Port of Kalabahi

Also known as: Pelabuhan Kalabahi

Kalabahi is a port located on Alor Island in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. Situated on the north end of Kalabahi Bay, it serves as a key maritime gateway for the island. The port handles general cargo and passenger traffic.

Background
Kalabahi is a town on Alor Island and it is the capital of Alor Regency in East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It is the only town on Alor Island. It lies on the north end of the narrow Kalabahi Bay, which is 16 kms long and 1 km wide, and separates the Bird's Head peninsula from the main part of the island. The town possesses the only puskesmas available in Teluk Mutiara District, in west Kalabahi.

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Elevation
12m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8421297 →
Wikidata
Q277062 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
IDKBH
Country
🇮🇩Indonesia
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
ID-NT
Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Banda Sea
Latitude
-8.2220°
Longitude
124.5119°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kalabahi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Margeta Lighthouse at 15.3 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Tanjung Koyiek (18 NM SE), Tanjung Babi (27 NM E), Pulau Lapan (28.6 NM W), Tanjung Manomani (35 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kalabahi on?

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The Port of Kalabahi is situated on the Indian Ocean in ID. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Kalabahi (IDKBH) 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 Kalabahi?

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The Port of Kalabahi is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDKBH — 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 IDKBH mean?

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The first two characters, ID, are the ISO country code for ID. 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 Kalabahi?

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The Port of Kalabahi operates in the UTC+8 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.