Port of Höfn, Hornafjørdur

The controlling depth at Höfn, Hornafjørdur is 6 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 Höfn, Hornafjørdur is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hellir Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other aids include Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear (1 NM S), Hvanney (1.1 NM SSE), Suðurland Lighthouses (46.3 NM SW), Kambanes (48.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Höfn, Hornafjørdur is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in IS. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Höfn, Hornafjørdur (ISHFN) 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 ISHFN on the live map.

The Port of Höfn, Hornafjørdur 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.

HORNAFJORDUR (UN/Locode: ISHFN), Iceland is a seaport located at approximately 64.24867° N, -15.20012° E.

Coordinates: 64.24867° N, -15.20012° E. Nearby terminals/ports:DJUPIVOGUR — UN/Locode: ISDJU — 64.65893° N, -14.27955° ESTODVARFJORDUR — UN/Locode: ISSTD — 64.83275° N, -13.87788° EFASKRUDSFJORDUR — UN/Locode: ISFAS — 64.92972° N, -14.01420° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 6 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft and Tanker.