Port of Honfleur

The controlling depth at Honfleur is 4.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Honfleur is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Honfleur Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SW. Other aids include Honfleur (0.7 NM WSW), Falaise des Fonds (1.2 NM WSW), Fatouville (3.3 NM ESE), Le Havre Lighthouses (5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Honfleur is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Honfleur (FRHON) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for FRHON on the live map.

The Port of Honfleur 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.

HONFLEUR (UN/Locode: FRHON), France is a seaport located at approximately 49.42922° N, 0.24432° E.

Coordinates: 49.42922° N, 0.24432° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GONFREVILLE-L'ORCHER — UN/Locode: FRGLO — 49.50000° N, 0.23000° ELE HAVRE — UN/Locode: FRLEH — 49.47265° N, 0.14620° ERADICATEL — UN/Locode: FRRAD — 49.48586° N, 0.48530° E

Harbor type/size: River Tide Gate and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 4.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.