Port of Laoag, Luzon

The approach to Laoag, Luzon is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Arboledan Point Lighthouse at 11.5 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Arboledan Point (11.5 NM SSW), Arboledan Point (Currimao, Gaang Bay) (11.5 NM SSW), Cape Bojeador (19.8 NM N), Puropingit (32.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Laoag, Luzon is situated on the South China Sea in PH. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Laoag, Luzon (PHLAO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Laoag, Luzon is a port in PH. Its UN/LOCODE is PHLAO — 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, PH, are the ISO country code for PH. 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 Laoag, Luzon operates in the UTC+8 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.