Oksefotskjær Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Oksefotskjær Lighthouse
Also known as: Oksefotskjær (Oksafodskjær)
Oksefotskjær Lighthouse is a 10-meter white post situated on a small island 1.5 kilometers off the coast northwest of Tananger, in Norway's Rogaland region. The structure features a small lantern and gallery, topped with a red lantern roof. Its light cycles through white, red, and green flashes every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed to prevent interference with its function. The nearest port, Tananger, is 2.1 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local maritime traffic, including fishing vessels and smaller commercial ships, navigating the intricate channels and shoals near Tananger. Its sector light provides critical directional guidance for safe passage in the complex coastal waters.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl WRG 5s
- Focal Height
- 10m
- Geographic Range
- 10.4NM
Location
- City
- Sola
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Rogaland
- Sea Region
- An island about 1.5 km off the coast northwest of Tananger
- Latitude
- 58.9468°
- Longitude
- 5.5303°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Tananger(2.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-338
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: A 10m white post with a small lantern and gallery, featuring a red lantern roof.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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