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Port of Kitaura, Ehime

JPKIR🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Kitaura, Ehime

The Port of Kitaura, Ehime (JPKIR) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 35.5623°N, 133.1554°E. UN/LOCODE: JPKIR.

Geographic context: The Port of Kitaura, Ehime 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
Kitaura, Ehime
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPKIR
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
35.5623°
Longitude
133.1554°

Navigation Aids Near Kitaura, Ehime

Saruga Hana Lighthouse

2.7 NMSE

Sezaki Lighthouse

2.9 NMNW

Shichirui Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse

3.8 NMENE

Sakai Kō Directional Light Lighthouse

4.2 NMESE

Shichirui (Siturui) Kō Lighthouse

4.5 NMENE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kitaura, Ehime?+
The approach to Kitaura, Ehime is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Saruga Hana Lighthouse at 2.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Sezaki (2.9 NM NW), Shichirui Kō Detached Breakwater (3.8 NM ENE), Sakai Kō Directional Light (4.2 NM ESE), Shichirui (Siturui) Kō (4.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kitaura, Ehime?+
The Port of Kitaura, Ehime 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 Kitaura, Ehime?+
You can track vessels near Kitaura, Ehime (JPKIR) 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 JPKIR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kitaura, Ehime?+
The Port of Kitaura, Ehime 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.