Port of Al Khuraibah

The approach to Al Khuraibah is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ash Sharma Range Rear Lighthouse at 9.4 NM to the SE. Other aids include Jazā'ir Şila (24.6 NM SSE), Jaza'Ir Sila (24.6 NM SSE), Chisholm Point (35.7 NM W), Johnson Point (36.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Al Khuraibah is situated on the Red Sea in SA. 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 Al Khuraibah (SAKHU) 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 Al Khuraibah is a port in SA. Its UN/LOCODE is SAKHU — 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, SA, are the ISO country code for SA. 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 Al Khuraibah operates in the UTC+3 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.