Port of Fão

PTFAE🇵🇹Portugal

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About Port of Fão

Fão is a small port located on the Portuguese coast. It serves as a local fishing harbor.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PTFAE
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Time Zone
UTC+0

Region

Latitude
41.5167°
Longitude
-8.7667°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Fão is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lapa (Póvoa de Varzim Range Front) Lighthouse at 8.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Regufe (8.6 NM S), Ínsua (21.1 NM NNW), Barra da Foz Range Rear (22.5 NM SSE), Cantareira (Range Front) (22.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Fão on?

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The Port of Fão is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in PT. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Fão (PTFAE) 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 Fão?

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The Port of Fão is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTFAE — 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 PTFAE mean?

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The first two characters, PT, are the ISO country code for PT. 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 Fão?

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The Port of Fão operates in the UTC+0 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.