Port of Kirkop

MTKIR🇲🇹Malta

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About Port of Kirkop

Kirkop is a quay facility in Malta, located near the Malta International Airport. It serves as a port with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Kirkop is a village in the Western Region of Malta. Located near the Malta International Airport, it has been inhabited since pre-history. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Leonard. The football team of the village is Kirkop United.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40340 →
GeoNames ID
2564309 →
Wikidata
Q597464 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
hal-kirkop.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MTKIR
Country
🇲🇹Malta
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
MT-28
Latitude
35.8333°
Longitude
14.4833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kirkop?

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The Port of Kirkop is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. 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 Kirkop?

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You can track vessels near Kirkop (MTKIR) 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 Kirkop?

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The Port of Kirkop is a port in MT. Its UN/LOCODE is MTKIR — 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 MTKIR mean?

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The first two characters, MT, are the ISO country code for MT. 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 Kirkop?

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The Port of Kirkop operates in the UTC+1 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.