Port of Litli Sandur

ISLSA🇮🇸Iceland

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About Port of Litli Sandur

Litli Sandur is a small Icelandic port historically used as a whaling station. Its limited facilities suggest it primarily handles smaller vessels and local fishing operations.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q16428527 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ISLSA
Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Time Zone
UTC+0

Region

Latitude
64.4000°
Longitude
-21.4500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Litli Sandur?

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The approach to Litli Sandur is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Krossvík Fremra Lighthouse at 16.5 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Akranes Directional (17 NM WSW), Akranes (17.6 NM WSW), Skarfagarðs (18.2 NM SW), Engey (18.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Litli Sandur on?

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The Port of Litli Sandur 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Litli Sandur (ISLSA) 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 Litli Sandur?

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The Port of Litli Sandur is a port in IS. Its UN/LOCODE is ISLSA — 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 ISLSA mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Litli Sandur?

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The Port of Litli Sandur 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.