Port of Keflavik (ISKEV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Keflavik (UN/LOCODE ISKEV) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 64.0000° N, 22.5500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 27 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Ferry
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Iceland West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Keflavik
Where is Port of Keflavik located?
Port of Keflavik is a seaport located in Iceland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 64.0000° N, 22.5500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Keflavik?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Keflavik is ISKEV — country code IS, location code KEV.
How deep is Port of Keflavik?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Keflavik has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 27 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Keflavik?
Port of Keflavik reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 150 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Keflavik require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Keflavik.
What type of harbor is Port of Keflavik?
Port of Keflavik is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Keflavik have?
Port of Keflavik is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Keflavik are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #70), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →