Port of Kirkenes

NOKKN🇳🇴Norway

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About Port of Kirkenes

Kirkenes is a port located on the Bøkfjorden, an arm of the Varangerfjorden in northeastern Norway. It serves as a key hub for the region, handling cargo and supporting fishing and shipping activities. The port is situated near the Norwegian-Russian border.

Background
Kirkenes, known as Girkonjárga in Northern Sami and Kirkkoniemi in Kven, is a town in Sør-Varanger Municipality in Finnmark county, in the far northeastern part of Norway. The town lies on a peninsula along the Bøkfjorden, an arm of the large Varangerfjorden, and is located just a few kilometres from the Norway–Russia border.

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Elevation
1m

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History

Established
1826

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
NOKKN
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NO-20
Area
Norwegian Coast
Sub-area
Barents Sea
Latitude
69.7271°
Longitude
30.0558°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13513580 →
Wikidata
Q209423 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.svk.no →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kirkenes is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sjøgrensen (Maritime Border) Range Rear Lighthouse at 15.8 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Sjøgrensen (Maritime Border) Range Front (16 NM ENE), Bugøynes (16.6 NM NNW), Store Vadsøya (21.5 NM NNW), Vadsø Havn (22 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kirkenes on?

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The Port of Kirkenes is situated on the Barents 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Kirkenes (NOKKN) 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 Kirkenes?

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The Port of Kirkenes is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOKKN — 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 NOKKN mean?

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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.

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

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The Port of Kirkenes 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.