Port of Hornafjordur (ISHFN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hornafjordur (UN/LOCODE ISHFN) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 64.2500° N, 15.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6 m, an anchorage depth near 13 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Iceland East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hornafjordur
Where is Port of Hornafjordur located?
Port of Hornafjordur is a seaport located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 64.2500° N, 15.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hornafjordur?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hornafjordur is ISHFN — country code IS, location code HFN.
How deep is Port of Hornafjordur?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hornafjordur has a channel depth of about 6 m, an anchorage depth of about 13 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hornafjordur?
Port of Hornafjordur reports a maximum draft of 6 m, a maximum length of 100 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hornafjordur require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hornafjordur.
What type of harbor is Port of Hornafjordur?
Port of Hornafjordur is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hornafjordur have?
Port of Hornafjordur is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hornafjordur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #480), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →