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Austboen Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Bokn, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Austboen Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 5 meters tall on the foundation pad of the east pier of the Boknasundet Bridge, connecting Vestre Bokn and Austre Bokn on the E-39 highway. Painted white, it features a lantern and gallery with a red roof. The structure emits an occulting light, showing two white flashes, or red or green flashes, every 8 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 8.9 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed to visitors. It is located northwest of Stavanger in the Rogaland region.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe passage through Boknasundet, guiding vessels navigating under the Boknasundet Bridge and maintaining the correct channel between the islands.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

City
Bokn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
Located on the foundation pad of the east pier of the Boknasundet Bridge, connecting the islands of Vestre Bokn and Austre Bokn on the E-39 highway, northwest of Stavanger.
Latitude
59.2230°
Longitude
5.4604°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bokn(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
B3416
NGA No.
2572
ARLHS No.
NOR-061

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 5m concrete post 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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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Austboen Lighthouse at night?+
Austboen displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 seconds. 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 Austboen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Austboen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bokn at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Kårstø (3.2 NM NNE), Susort (3.6 NM N), Kopervik (5.7 NM NW), Gismarvik (6.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Austboen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Austboen 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 Austboen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Austboen 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.