Port of Flixborough

GBFLW🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Flixborough

This port is located in North Lincolnshire, England, near the River Trent. It serves as a facility for handling cargo, though specific types and vessel operations are not detailed.

Background
Flixborough is a village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. The population at the 2011 census was 1,664. It is near the River Trent, 3 miles (5 km) north-west from Scunthorpe. The village is noted for the 1974 Flixborough disaster.

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Elevation
5m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11549390 →
Wikidata
Q2803658 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBFLW
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
GB-NLN
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
53.6190°
Longitude
-0.7025°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Flixborough is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Haile Sand Fort Lighthouse at 26.7 NM to the E. Other aids include Orfordness Low (29.4 NM SSE), Britische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten (37 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Flixborough?

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The Port of Flixborough 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Flixborough (GBFLW) 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 Flixborough?

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The Port of Flixborough is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBFLW — 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 GBFLW mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. 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 Flixborough?

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The Port of Flixborough operates in the UTC+0 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.