Port of Festvåg

The approach to Festvåg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kvannholmen Lighthouse at 2.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Fenesodden (8.8 NM W), Helløyskjær (10.4 NM N), Alvnestangen (11.7 NM SSE), Bodø (12.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Festvåg is situated on the Norwegian Sea in NO. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Festvåg (NOFSV) 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 NOFSV on the live map.

The Port of Festvåg is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOFSV — 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, NO, are the ISO country code for NO. 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 Festvåg 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.