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Beiningskalven Lighthouse

Fl White/Red 3s🇳🇴Utsira, NOOperational

This lighthouse features a 4-meter high octagonal lantern with a gallery, built directly atop a concrete base. The lantern and gallery are painted white, while the lantern's roof is red and the base is black. It stands on the islet Beiningskalven, located off the east coast of Beiningen, south of Utsira. The structure provides a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. Its directional light emits white or red flashes on a 3-second cycle, depending on the approach angle.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for local navigation, warning vessels away from the Beiningskalven islet and guiding them through the waters between Beiningen and Utsira.

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W or R 3s (directional)
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM
City
Utsira
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
Located atop Beiningskalven, an islet off the east coast of Beiningen, an inhabited island about 600 m (3/8 mi) south of Utsira's main waterfront on the south coast of the island.
Latitude
59.2941°
Longitude
4.9004°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
White lantern and gallery, red lantern roof, black concrete base
Material
concrete

Structure: A 4m octagonal lantern with gallery, mounted directly on a concrete base. The lantern and gallery are white, the lantern roof is red, and the concrete base is black.

Nearest Port
Utsira(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
B3544
NGA No.
2824
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How do mariners identify Beiningskalven Lighthouse at night?+
Beiningskalven displays the characteristic Fl White/Red 3s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Beiningskalven Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Beiningskalven Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Utsira at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Åkrehamn (8.6 NM ESE), Hå (8.8 NM E), Sævlandsvik (8.8 NM E), Vedavågen (10.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Beiningskalven Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Beiningskalven 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 Beiningskalven Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Beiningskalven 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.