Port of Kitsuki

JPKSF🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Kitsuki

Also known as: Ikitsuki Gyoko, Ikitsuki Gyokō, ikitsukigyokou, sheng yue yu gang, いきつきぎょこう, イキツキギョコウ

Kitsuki is a harbor located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. It serves as a local port with limited operational details available.

Background
Kitsuki is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2023, the city had an estimated population of 26,761 in 13199 households, and a population density of 96 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 280.08 km2 (108.14 sq mi).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
JP-44
Latitude
33.4167°
Longitude
131.6167°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12871151 →
Wikidata
Q850359 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.city.kitsuki.lg.jp →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kitsuki is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Morie Kō Lighthouse at 2.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Morie Ko (2.2 NM ESE), Usuisihana (4.4 NM E), Kamegawa Kō (7.8 NM SW), Beppu Outer Breakwater North Head (8.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kitsuki?

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The Port of Kitsuki 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 Kitsuki?

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You can track vessels near Kitsuki (JPKSF) 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 Kitsuki?

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The Port of Kitsuki is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKSF — 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 JPKSF mean?

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The first two characters, JP, are the ISO country code for JP. 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 Kitsuki?

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The Port of Kitsuki 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.