Port of Villafranca Tirrena

The approach to Villafranca Tirrena is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Villa San Giovanni (Molo de Ponente) Lighthouse at 9.3 NM to the E. Other aids include Capo d'Orlando (9.8 NM WNW), Messina Cable Tower (10.4 NM E), Torre degli Inglesi (Torre di Capo Peloro) (10.5 NM ENE), Reggio Calabria Molo de Ponente (12 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Villafranca Tirrena is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Villafranca Tirrena (ITVT3) 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 ITVT3 on the live map.

The Port of Villafranca Tirrena is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITVT3 — 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, IT, are the ISO country code for IT. 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 Villafranca Tirrena operates in the UTC+1 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.