Port of LARANTUKA

IDLKA🇮🇩Indonesia

Port Location

Port Arrivals & Departures

Vessel Traffic

Port of LARANTUKA IDLKA

1 credit per call

Unlock Vessel Traffic

See vessels in port, arriving & departing — all in one board.

1 credit per call
Checking credits…View all credit packs →
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Details stay hidden until unlocked.

About Port of LARANTUKA

Located on the eastern tip of Flores Island, Indonesia, Larantuka is a port serving local and regional traffic. It handles general cargo and passenger vessels. The harbor offers good shelter.

Background
Larantuka is a kecamatan (district) and the seat of East Flores Regency, on the eastern end of Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Like much of the region, Larantuka has a strong colonial Portuguese influence. The town covers a land area of 75.91 km2, and had 37,348 inhabitants at the 2010 census and 40,828 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 41,664 - comprising 20,720 males and 20,944 females. This overwhelmingly (95.4%) Roman Catholic area enjoys some international renown for its Holy Week celebrations.

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Banda Sea
Latitude
-8.3421°
Longitude
122.9922°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IDLKA
Country
🇮🇩Indonesia
Time Zone
UTC+7

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
51330 →
Wikidata
Q1805875 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of LARANTUKA in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at IDLKA — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

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

+

The approach to LARANTUKA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Amagarapati (2 lights) Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Larantuka (0.2 NM WSW), Tanjung Sarbete (2.2 NM NE), Pulau Lobetobi (17.9 NM SSW), Gosong Boni (45.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of LARANTUKA on?

+

The Port of LARANTUKA 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 LARANTUKA?

+

You can track vessels near LARANTUKA (IDLKA) 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 LARANTUKA?

+

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

+

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 LARANTUKA?

+

The Port of LARANTUKA operates in the UTC+7 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.