Port of Santa Cruz das Flores

PTSCF🇵🇹Portugal

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About Port of Santa Cruz das Flores

Santa Cruz das Flores is a harbor located on the island of Flores in the Azores, Portugal. Established in 1548, it serves as a maritime access point for the westernmost Portuguese archipelago.

Background
Santa Cruz das Flores is a municipality situated in the north half of the island of Flores, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Situated in the sparsely populated Western Group, the population in 2021 was 2,020 inhabitants in an area that covers approximately 70.91 square kilometres (27.38 mi2), bordering the southern municipality of Lajes das Flores.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

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History

Established
1548

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Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PTSCF
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Time Zone
UTC-1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
PT-20
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Azores
Latitude
39.4524°
Longitude
-31.1252°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9781350 →
Wikidata
Q1003134 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cmscflores.pt →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Santa Cruz das Flores?

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The approach to Santa Cruz das Flores is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lajes Lighthouse at 5.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Fajã Grande (6.4 NM W), Ponta do Albarnaz (6.5 NM NW), Ponta Negra (13.1 NM N), Canto da Carneira (16 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Santa Cruz das Flores on?

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The Port of Santa Cruz das Flores 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 Santa Cruz das Flores?

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You can track vessels near Santa Cruz das Flores (PTSCF) 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 Santa Cruz das Flores?

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The Port of Santa Cruz das Flores is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTSCF — 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 PTSCF 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 Santa Cruz das Flores?

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The Port of Santa Cruz das Flores 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.