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.

Country
Iceland
UN/LOCODE
ISKEV
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
64.0000° N, 22.5500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
27 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Max Vessel Draft
10 m
Max Vessel Length
150 m
Tidal Range
4.8 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkBreakbulk

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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →