Valvær Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Valvær Lighthouse
Also known as: Valvær (Innerøya)
Valvær lighthouse is situated on the highest point of Innerøya in the remote Valvær island group, approximately 15 kilometers northeast of Myken, Norway. This round stone tower, standing 5.5 meters tall, is painted red and features a lantern and gallery. It emits a directional light with white, red, and green sectors, cycling every 5 seconds. Established to mark passages and hazards within the archipelago, the lighthouse guides mariners through this challenging coastal area. The structure is located on the southeast side of the islands, about 11.5 kilometers from the nearest port of Rødøy.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels through the intricate Valvær island group, particularly for local fishing fleets and coastal traffic. Its directional, color-changing light provides precise warnings about specific channels and dangers within this remote archipelago.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl WRG 5s (sectors)
- Focal Height
- 47m
- Geographic Range
- 18.2NM
Location
- City
- Rødøy
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Nordland
- Sea Region
- Remote Valvær island group, about 15 km northeast of Myken, located on the highest point of Innerøya, on the southeast side of the islands.
- Latitude
- 66.7984°
- Longitude
- 12.7501°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- round
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- stone
Structure: A 5.5m lantern and gallery mounted on a stone cairn.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Rodoy(11.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L2386
- NGA No.
- 10340
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