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Port of Aogashima

JPAOG🇯🇵Japan

Port Location

About Port of Aogashima

Also known as: Aogashima Ko, Aogashima Kō, Sanpo Ko, Sanpō Kō, qingke dao gang, 青ヶ島港

Aogashima is a small harbor on a remote volcanic island in the Philippine Sea, south of mainland Japan. It serves as a vital link for the island's inhabitants and local fishing activities.

Background
Aogashima (青ヶ島) is a volcanic island to the south of Japan in northernmost Micronesia. It is the southernmost and most isolated inhabited island of the Izu Islands. The islands border the northeast Philippine Sea and lie north of the Ogasawara Islands. The island lies approximately 358 kilometres (222 mi) south of mainland Tokyo and 64 kilometres (40 mi) south of Hachijō-jima.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
JP-13
Latitude
32.4467°
Longitude
139.7596°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPAOG
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9643585 →
Wikidata
Q615578 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Aogashima?+
The approach to Aogashima is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Yaene Kō Lighthouse at 39.1 NM to the N. Other aids include Kaminato Kō South (40.7 NM N), Sokodo Kō (Kaminato Kō South) (40.8 NM N), Kaminato Kō (41.3 NM N), Kaminato Kō North (41.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Aogashima?+
The Port of Aogashima 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 Aogashima?+
You can track vessels near Aogashima (JPAOG) 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 JPAOG on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Aogashima?+
The Port of Aogashima 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.