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Port of Harefield

GBHRF🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Harefield

Harefield is a canal port situated in the London Borough of Hillingdon, England. It serves as a point for inland waterway traffic.

Background
Harefield is a village in the London Borough of Hillingdon, England, 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Charing Cross near Greater London's boundary with Buckinghamshire to the west and Hertfordshire to the north. The population at the 2011 Census was 7,399.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
44m

Region

Subdivision
GB-HIL
Latitude
51.6000°
Longitude
-0.4833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBHRF
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9884079 →
Wikidata
Q2243312 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Harefield?+
The approach to Harefield is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse at 19.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Trinity House Lightship 93 (19.9 NM ESE), Greater London Lighthouses (26 NM ESE), Dartford Borough Lighthouse (30.7 NM ESE), Thurrock Yacht Club (31.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Harefield?+
The Port of Harefield 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 Harefield?+
You can track vessels near Harefield (GBHRF) 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 GBHRF on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Harefield?+
The Port of Harefield 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.