Port of Isafjørdur - høfn

The controlling depth at Isafjørdur - høfn is 8.22 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 Isafjørdur - høfn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Arnarnes Lighthouse at 2.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Óshólar (5.4 NM NNW), Æðey (11.4 NM E), Sauðanes Northwest (13.2 NM WNW), Sléttaeyri (14.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Isafjørdur - høfn is situated on the Arctic 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 Isafjørdur - høfn (ISISA) 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 ISISA on the live map.

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

The first two characters, IS, are the ISO country code for IS. 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.

The Port of Isafjørdur - høfn 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.

ISAFJORDUR (UN/Locode: ISISA), Iceland is a seaport located at approximately 66.06934° N, -23.12672° E.

Coordinates: 66.06934° N, -23.12672° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SUDAVIK — UN/Locode: ISSUV — 66.03550° N, -22.98250° EBOLUNGARVIK — UN/Locode: ISBOL — 66.15550° N, -23.24000° ETHINGEYRI — UN/Locode: ISTEY — 65.87733° N, -23.48619° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 8.22 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger and Tanker.