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Port of Fairfield

USFDF🇺🇸US

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About Port of Fairfield

The Port of Fairfield (USFDF) is a maritime port facility located in US.. Local time zone: UTC-6.

Position: 41.1450°N, 73.2378°W. UN/LOCODE: USFDF.

Geographic context: The Port of Fairfield is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

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General Information

Port Name
Fairfield
Country
🇺🇸US
UNLOCODE
USFDF
Time Zone
UTC-6
Latitude
41.1450°
Longitude
-73.2378°

Navigation Aids Near Fairfield

Bridgeport and Fairfield Lighthouses Lighthouse

3 NMENE

Stratford Lighthouses Lighthouse

6.1 NME

New Haven and West Haven Lighthouses Lighthouse

15.7 NMENE

Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse

18 NMSW

Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse

20 NMWSW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Fairfield?+
The approach to Fairfield is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bridgeport and Fairfield Lighthouses Lighthouse at 3 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Stratford Lighthouses (6.1 NM E), New Haven and West Haven Lighthouses (15.7 NM ENE), Huntington Lighthouses (18 NM SW), Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses (20 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Fairfield?+
The Port of Fairfield is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. 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 Fairfield?+
You can track vessels near Fairfield (USFDF) 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 USFDF on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Fairfield?+
The Port of Fairfield operates in the UTC-6 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.