Seaport · United Kingdom
Port of Ayr
Ayr (United Kingdom) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 33560). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GBAYR
- World Port Index no.
- 33560
- Coordinates
- 55.47°N, 4.63°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Scotland West Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,570 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,590 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ayr, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 141 (Enroute) - Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Ayr
Where is Port of Ayr?
Ayr (United Kingdom) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 55.47°N, 4.63°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ayr?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GBAYR for Ayr. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ayr from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,570 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,060 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, Felixstowe.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ayr?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ayr through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.