Port of Kleppestø

NOKLE🇳🇴Norway

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About Port of Kleppestø

Also known as: Bergen Ferry Port, Bergen Harbour

Kleppestø is a port located on the southern coast of Askøy island in Norway. It serves as the administrative center for Askøy Municipality.

Background
Kleppestø is the administrative centre of Askøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the southern coast of the island of Askøy. The village of Florvåg lies just north of Kleppestø and the village of Strusshamn lies to the west. Kleppestø is connected to the city of Bergen by the Askøy Bridge.

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Elevation
-9999m

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History

Established
1962

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NO-12
Area
Norwegian Coast
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
60.4058°
Longitude
5.2275°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9806197 →
Wikidata
Q3357396 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.forsvaret.no →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kleppestø is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hestabakken Lighthouse at 3.9 NM to the S. Other aids include Flesi (4.4 NM SSW), Vonflua (4.5 NM SSW), Knappen (4.7 NM S), Fleslandskjær (6.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kleppestø on?

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The Port of Kleppestø is situated on the North Sea in NO. 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 Kleppestø?

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You can track vessels near Kleppestø (NOKLE) 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 Kleppestø?

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The Port of Kleppestø is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOKLE — 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 NOKLE 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 Kleppestø?

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The Port of Kleppestø 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.