Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Port of Longyearbyen (SJ LYR)

UN/LOCODE
SJ LYR
Harbor size
Very small
Nearest city
Longyearbyen
Body of water
Greenland Sea; Arctic Ocean
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Port of Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen © Smiley.toerist · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Coordinates
78.2272, 15.6333 (78°14′N 15°38′E)On the map
Harbor
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
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.
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