Port of Lelystad

NLLEY🇳🇱Netherlands

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About Port of Lelystad

Lelystad is a Dutch harbor established in 1980. It serves as a hub for recreational boating and marina activities. The port is located in the central Netherlands, built on reclaimed land.

Background
Lelystad is a Dutch municipality and the capital city of the province of Flevoland in the central Netherlands. The city, built on reclaimed land, was founded in 1967 and was named after Cornelis Lely, who engineered the Afsluitdijk that made the reclamation possible. Lelystad is situated approximately three metres below sea level.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-4m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1980

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLLEY
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.5261°
Longitude
5.4409°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102167 →
Wikidata
Q166065 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.lelystad.nl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lelystad?

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The approach to Lelystad is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Watum Lighthouse at 12.3 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Schokland Noordpunt (14.6 NM ENE), Enkhuizen (15.2 NM WNW), Amsterdam Lighthouses (18.2 NM WSW), Zeughoek (19.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Lelystad?

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The Port of Lelystad 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 Lelystad?

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You can track vessels near Lelystad (NLLEY) 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 Lelystad?

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The Port of Lelystad is a port in NL. Its UN/LOCODE is NLLEY — 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 NLLEY mean?

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The first two characters, NL, are the ISO country code for NL. 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 Lelystad?

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The Port of Lelystad 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.