Port of Kilronan

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About Port of Kilronan

Kilronan is a small port located on Inishmore island in County Galway, Ireland. It serves as a ferry terminal and handles general cargo. The port is a vital link for the Aran Islands community.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IE-G
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
53.1187°
Longitude
-9.6672°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IEKIN
Country
🇮🇪Ireland
Time Zone
UTC+0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kilronan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lough Corrib Lighthouse Lighthouse at 27.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Fishing Point (35.5 NM NNW), Horse Rock (38.6 NM SE), Sod Rock (39.8 NM SE), Clew Bay Lighthouses (42.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kilronan on?

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The Port of Kilronan is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in IE. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Kilronan (IEKIN) 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 Kilronan?

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The Port of Kilronan is a port in IE. Its UN/LOCODE is IEKIN — 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 IEKIN mean?

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The first two characters, IE, are the ISO country code for IE. 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 Kilronan?

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The Port of Kilronan 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.