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Austrheim Lighthouses Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Austrheim Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Austrheim Lighthouse is a square wooden tower standing 6 meters tall, with a focal height of 11 meters. Painted white with a red lantern roof, it stands on a small island in the Lurefjord, off the east coast of Njøta. Its operational light produces one white, red, or green flash every 6 seconds. The structure includes a lantern and gallery. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Fonnes, 4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides specific guidance for navigating the Lurefjord, a complex area with numerous islands and channels.

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
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Austrheim
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
small island in the Lurefjord off the east coast of Njøta
Latitude
60.7490°
Longitude
5.0189°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fonnes(4.0 km)
Admiralty No.
B3970
NGA No.
3788

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof
Material
wood

Structure: square wood tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Austrheim Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Austrheim Lighthouses 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 Austrheim Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Austrheim Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mongstadbase at 3.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Mongstad (3.7 NM N), Fonnes (3.8 NM NNW), Bøvågen - Radøy (4.2 NM SW), Sløvåg (6.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Austrheim Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Austrheim Lighthouses 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 Austrheim Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Austrheim Lighthouses 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.