Port of Longyearbyen (SJ LYR)
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | SJ LYR |
| Coordinates | 78.2272, 15.6333 (78°14′N 15°38′E) |
| Nearest city | Longyearbyen |
| Body of water | Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 3 m |
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 333 m × 7.1 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
| Overhead limits | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Breakbulk
Container
Solid bulk
Supplies
Fresh water
Located in Svalbard and Jan Mayen, the port of Longyearbyen serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Longyearbyen has a Very small harbor of the Coastal, natural type.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Longyearbyen located?
- Longyearbyen is a seaport in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Longyearbyen?
- The UN/LOCODE for Longyearbyen is SJ LYR.
Nearby ports
- Barentsburg Svalbard and Jan Mayen 38 km
- Ny Alesund Svalbard and Jan Mayen 113 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 6967 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 2962 km
- Los Angeles USA 7204 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 6247 km
- Hamburg Germany 2754 km
- Santos Brazil 12017 km
- Durban South Africa 12066 km
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