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Askrova Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Askrova Lighthouse

Also known as: Askrova (Askroven)

A skeletal white tower, standing 6 meters tall with a red roof, marks the reef off the eastern tip of Askrova island. Supported by four straight piles, the structure features a lantern and gallery. Its focal height is 5 meters above sea level. The light emits alternating white, red, and green signals in a 6-second cycle, offering a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides specific guidance through a complex coastal area, warning vessels about the reef off Askrova island's eastern tip.

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
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

City
Kinn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
Reef off the eastern tip of Askrova island, about 10 km south of Florø.
Latitude
61.5193°
Longitude
4.8898°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Floro(6.5 km)
Admiralty No.
L0274
NGA No.
5000

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red roof

Structure: A 6m structure with lantern and gallery, supported by four straight piles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Askrova Lighthouse at night?+
Askrova 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 Askrova Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Askrova Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gunhildvågen at 4.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Florø (6.2 NM NE), Flora (6.4 NM NE), Botnaneset - Flora (7.7 NM NE), Atløy (10.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Askrova Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Askrova 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 Askrova Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Askrova 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.