Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði Lighthouse
Also known as: Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði (South Mole Elbow)
This square, yellow tower constructed of iron stands 4 meters tall, with its light positioned 7 meters above sea level. Located at the elbow of Reykjavík's south breakwater, it guides vessels into the main harbor. The lighthouse emits a red flash every 2 seconds and has a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles. Its structure is a square corrugated iron tower with a lantern and gallery, painted yellow. While the site is open for visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Reykjavík, 1.6 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the critical elbow of the south breakwater, essential for safe passage into Reykjavík's main harbor. Its unique yellow tower serves as a visual landmark for approaching ships.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 2s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 2s
- Focal Height
- 7m
- Geographic Range
- 9.3NM
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇸Iceland
- Sea Region
- Located at the elbow of the south breakwater of the main harbor of Reykjavík, on the west side of the city.
- Latitude
- 64.1519°
- Longitude
- -21.9318°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Reykjavik(1.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L4508
- NGA No.
- 18320
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 4m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- yellow
- Material
- iron
Structure: square corrugated iron tower with lantern and gallery, painted yellow
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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