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Aksteinen Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 4s🇳🇴Bømlo, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Aksteinen Lighthouse

This stone cairn lighthouse stands 6.5 meters tall, topped with a white lantern featuring a red roof and a black stone cairn. It is situated off the northwest coast of Bømlo, Norway, near the port of Bømlo. The operational light emits a sequence of white, red, and green flashes every 4 seconds. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself remains closed. Its focal height reaches 16.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The directional light is essential for marking safe channels and warning of submerged dangers in the complex waters off Bømlo's northwest coast. Its design, a lantern atop a natural stone cairn, also serves as a distinctive landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl WGR 4s
Focal Height
16.5m
Geographic Range
12.3NM

Location

City
Bømlo
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
off the northwest coast of Bømlo
Latitude
59.7806°
Longitude
5.1055°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bomlo(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
B3626
NGA No.
2992

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
cairn
Tower Color
white lantern with red roof, black cairn
Material
stone

Structure: A 6.5m lantern, painted white with a red roof, is mounted on a black stone cairn.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Aksteinen Lighthouse at night?+
Aksteinen displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Aksteinen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aksteinen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rubbestadneset at 5.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Brandasund (7.2 NM N), Mosterhamn (9.7 NM ESE), Langevåg (10.9 NM SSE), Bømlo (11.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aksteinen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Aksteinen Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Aksteinen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aksteinen Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.