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Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu

JPTBT🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu

The Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu (JPTBT) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 33.9068°N, 130.8200°E. UN/LOCODE: JPTBT.

Geographic context: The Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu is situated on the East China Sea, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. The location falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Tobata/Kitakyushu
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPTBT
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
33.9068°
Longitude
130.8200°

Navigation Aids Near Tobata/Kitakyushu

Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse

2.1 NMENE

Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear Lighthouse

2.1 NMENE

Ōmozi Iwa Lighthouse

2.6 NMNE

Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse

3.3 NME

Sunatsu (Sunatu) Fairway Range Rear Lighthouse

3.6 NMESE

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu?+
The approach to Tobata/Kitakyushu is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear (2.1 NM ENE), Ōmozi Iwa (2.6 NM NE), Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses (3.3 NM E), Sunatsu (Sunatu) Fairway Range Rear (3.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu?+
The Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu 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 Tobata/Kitakyushu?+
You can track vessels near Tobata/Kitakyushu (JPTBT) 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 JPTBT on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu?+
The Port of Tobata/Kitakyushu 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.