Port of Koggala

LKKCT🇱🇰Sri Lanka

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About Port of Koggala

Koggala is a port located on the south coast of Sri Lanka, adjacent to a large lagoon. It serves as a small coastal harbor.

Background
Koggala is a small coastal town, situated at the edge of a lagoon on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. Koggala is bounded on one side by a reef, and on the other by a large lake, Koggala Lake, into which the numerous tributaries of the Koggala Oya drain. It is approximately 139 kilometres (86 mi) south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 3 metres (9.8 ft) above sea level.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
11m

Region

Latitude
5.9833°
Longitude
80.3333°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LKKCT
Country
🇱🇰Sri Lanka
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12233212 →
Wikidata
Q2536094 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Koggala is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Galle Lighthouse at 7.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Galle Directional (7.2 NM WNW), Deundara Head (16 NM ESE), Dondra Head (16 NM ESE), Barberyn (36.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Koggala on?

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The Port of Koggala is situated on the Bay of Bengal in LK. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Koggala?

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You can track vessels near Koggala (LKKCT) 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 Koggala?

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The Port of Koggala is a port in LK. Its UN/LOCODE is LKKCT — 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 LKKCT mean?

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The first two characters, LK, are the ISO country code for LK. 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 Koggala?

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The Port of Koggala operates in the UTC+5:30 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.