Faxasker Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Faxasker Lighthouse
A 6-meter cylindrical post painted yellow stands atop a 1-story concrete equipment shelter, forming the Faxasker lighthouse. Built in 1950, this structure is located on a small island approximately 2 kilometers north of Heimaey, within the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. It emits a white flash every 7 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. This lighthouse serves the waters around the Vestmannaeyjar, a region characterized by its volcanic landscape and proximity to the North Atlantic.
Why it matters: Faxasker lighthouse guides vessels through the complex waters north of Heimaey, aiding navigation within the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. Its continued operation supports local fishing fleets and other maritime traffic in this volcanic region.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 7s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 7s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1950
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- yellow
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 6m cylindrical post mounted atop a 1-story concrete equipment shelter, painted yellow.
Location
- City
- Vestmannaeyjar
- Country
- 🇮🇸Iceland
- Sea Region
- Located on a small island in the Vestmannaeyjar, about 2 km north of Heimaey.
- Latitude
- 63.4606°
- Longitude
- -20.2396°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Vestmannaeyjar(1.0 km)
- ARLHS No.
- ICE-036
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