Store Kjeøy Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Store Kjeøy Lighthouse
The Store Kjeøy Lighthouse is a 6.5-meter concrete post light situated on the northeastern tip of the island, approximately 8 km north of Harstad. Its white cylindrical tower is topped with a red lantern roof, and the focal height is 7.5 meters. The light emits a single flash every 4 seconds, showing white, red, or green depending on the direction. This structure has a geographic range of 9.5 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigation north of Harstad, guiding vessels through island passages with its distinct sector light.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Oc WGR 4s
- Focal Height
- 7.5m
- Geographic Range
- 9.5NM
Location
- City
- Harstad
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Troms
- Sea Region
- Northeastern tip of Store Kjeøy, approximately 8 km north of Harstad.
- Latitude
- 68.8617°
- Longitude
- 16.5761°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Harstad(3.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L3334
- NGA No.
- 12648
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- White with a red lantern roof
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 6.5m concrete post light with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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