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Port of Akitafunagawa

JPAFG🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Akitafunagawa

The Port of Akitafunagawa (JPAFG) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 39.8763°N, 139.8560°E. UN/LOCODE: JPAFG.

Geographic context: The Port of Akitafunagawa is situated on the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

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General Information

Port Name
Akitafunagawa
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPAFG
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
39.8763°
Longitude
139.8560°

Navigation Aids Near Akitafunagawa

Oga City Lighthouses Lighthouse

0.5 NMESE

Minamiheizawa (Minami-Hirasawa) Breakwater Lighthouse

1.4 NMS

Tsubaki Kō Lighthouse

3.5 NMWSW

Shioga (Shiose) Misaki Lighthouse

4.7 NMWSW

Kitaura Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse

5.8 NMNNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Akitafunagawa?+
The approach to Akitafunagawa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oga City Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Minamiheizawa (Minami-Hirasawa) Breakwater (1.4 NM S), Tsubaki Kō (3.5 NM WSW), Shioga (Shiose) Misaki (4.7 NM WSW), Kitaura Kō Detached Breakwater (5.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Akitafunagawa?+
The Port of Akitafunagawa is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. 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 Akitafunagawa?+
You can track vessels near Akitafunagawa (JPAFG) 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 JPAFG on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Akitafunagawa?+
The Port of Akitafunagawa operates in the UTC+9 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.