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Asenvågøy Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Ørland, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Asenvågøy Lighthouse

Also known as: Asenvågøy (Asen, Adsenvågøya, Asenvågsøy)

This cylindrical wood tower, standing 14 meters tall, was first lit in 1921. Its lantern and gallery are painted red, contrasting with the white structure. The lighthouse is attached to a 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house. It emits an occulting white, red, and green light with a 6-second cycle. Located on a small island about 6 kilometers northwest of Lysøysund in the Norwegian Sea, it maintains an operational status. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed for restoration, which began in 2023.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's integrated keeper's house design offers a notable example of early 20th-century Norwegian coastal architecture.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1921

Significant events: closed for restoration in 2023

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white, lantern and gallery red
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical wood tower, attached to a 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house

Location

City
Ørland
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
small island in the Norwegian Sea about 6 km northwest of Lysøysund
Latitude
63.9419°
Longitude
9.7718°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lysoysund(4.2 km)
NGA No.
NF-478600
ARLHS No.
NOR-190
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Asenvågøy Lighthouse at night?+
Asenvågøy displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Asenvågøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Asenvågøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lysøysund at 4.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Vallersund (5.5 NM S), Herfjord (7.7 NM ENE), Valsneset (8.2 NM SSW), Stokksund (9.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Asenvågøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Asenvågøy 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.
What shipping routes pass near Asenvågøy Lighthouse?+
Asenvågøy Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Asenvågøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Asenvågøy 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.