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Port of Leka

NOLKA🇳🇴Norway

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About Port of Leka

Also known as: Palekaia, Palékaia

This quay facility is located in Leka, Norway, in the Trøndelag region. Established in 1860, it serves as a local maritime point.

Background
Leka er en kommune i Ytre Namdalen i Trøndelag. Kommunen er Trøndelags nordligste, og grenser i sør til Nærøysund. Med noe færre enn 600 innbyggere er kommunen blant de minste i landet. Befolkningen fordeler seg på øyene Leka og Madsøya, som er forbundet med bro over Frøviksundet, i tillegg til Gutvik vest på øya Austra. Leka og Austra er forbundet med bilferge over Lekafjorden. Austra har fastlandsforbindelse til Gravvik og Bindal på fylkesvei 771. De avfolkede fiskeværene, nå naturreservatene, Sklinna og Horta hører også til kommunen, og ligger nordvest for Leka i Norskehavet.

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Elevation
5m

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History

Established
1860

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UN/LOCODE
NOLKA
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NO-17
Area
Norwegian Coast
Latitude
65.0877°
Longitude
11.7403°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11829701 →
Wikidata
Q503591 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.leka.kommune.no →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Leka is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Knerten Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Madsøygalten (3.2 NM SSW), Steinsflesa (6.6 NM WNW), Rypån (7.3 NM SSW), Emåriskjeret (9.3 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 Leka?

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The Port of Leka is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state 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 Leka?

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You can track vessels near Leka (NOLKA) 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 NOLKA on the live map.

Where is the Port of Leka?

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The Port of Leka is a port in NO. Its UN/LOCODE is NOLKA — 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 NOLKA 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 Leka?

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The Port of Leka 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.