Port of Flensburg

DEFLF🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Flensburg

Flensburg is an anchorage located on the Flensburg Firth in Germany. It serves as a harbor for local maritime activities.

Background
Flensburg is a town in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. After Kiel and Lübeck, it is the third-largest urban area in Schleswig-Holstein. Flensburg's city centre lies about 7 km (4 mi) from the Danish border.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2926267 →
Wikidata
Q3798 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.flensburg.de →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DEFLF
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
DE-SH
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Body of Water
Flensburg Firth
Latitude
54.7990°
Longitude
9.4380°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Flensburg?

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The approach to Flensburg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rinkenæs Forfyr Lighthouse at 7.3 NM to the NE. Other aids include Lågemade Forfyr (8.7 NM NE), Skodsbøl Forfyr (9 NM NE), Åbenrå (13.9 NM N), Flensburger Förde (Flensburg Fjord) Lighthouses (15.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Flensburg on?

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The Port of Flensburg is situated on the North Sea in DE. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Flensburg?

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You can track vessels near Flensburg (DEFLF) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Flensburg?

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The Port of Flensburg is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DEFLF — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE DEFLF mean?

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The first two characters, DE, are the ISO country code for DE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Flensburg?

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The Port of Flensburg operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.