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Port of Aomori

JPAOJ🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Aomori

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

Position: 40.8426°N, 140.7354°E. UN/LOCODE: JPAOJ.

Geographic context: The Port of Aomori 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.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Aomori
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPAOJ
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
40.8426°
Longitude
140.7354°

Navigation Aids Near Aomori

Aomori Kō East Breakwater West End Lighthouse

0.8 NMESE

Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse

0.8 NMWNW

Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse

17.2 NME

Aomori Kō Timber Port West Breakwater Lighthouse

20.4 NMNNW

Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse

20.4 NMNNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Aomori?+
The approach to Aomori is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Aomori Kō East Breakwater West End Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater (0.8 NM WNW), Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses (17.2 NM E), Aomori Kō Timber Port West Breakwater (20.4 NM NNW), Mutsu Bay Lighthouses (20.4 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 Aomori?+
The Port of Aomori 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 Aomori?+
You can track vessels near Aomori (JPAOJ) 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 JPAOJ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Aomori?+
The Port of Aomori 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.