Port of Kitanada

The approach to Kitanada is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hiketa Ko Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 3 NM. Other aids include Hiketa Ko (1.8 NM NW), Hiketahana (2.2 NM NW), Sanbonmatsu Kō Detached Breakwater (5.7 NM WNW), Awa-seto Ko (7.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Kitanada 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.

You can track vessels near Kitanada (JPKTA) 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 JPKTA on the live map.

The Port of Kitanada is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPKTA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Kitanada 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.