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Børhella Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 5s🇳🇴Andøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Børhella Lighthouse

The Børhella lighthouse is an 8-meter tall, round, cylindrical fiberglass tower topped with a red lantern roof. Its focal height reaches 20 meters above sea level. The light characteristic is Fl WRG 5s, with a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles. This fiberglass structure was installed to replace an earlier concrete post that also featured a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is situated on the west coast of Andøy, marking the entry to Børvågen within the Nordland region. While the site is open for visitors, the tower structure is not accessible.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for vessels approaching Børvågen, a significant entrance on the west coast of Andøy. Its colored light sectors assist in directing traffic and warning of nearby dangers.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 5s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced a concrete post with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow black horizontal band, lantern roof is red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Andøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
entrance to Børvågen, on the west coast of Andøy
Latitude
69.1047°
Longitude
15.5681°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Risoyhamn(8.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L3227
NGA No.
12462
ARLHS No.
NOR-441
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Børhella Lighthouse at night?+
Børhella displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 5s. 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 Børhella Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Børhella Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nordmela at 3.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Risøyhamn (8 NM SSE), Stø (10.7 NM WSW), Bleik (12.7 NM NE), MYRE (15.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Børhella Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Børhella 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 Børhella Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Børhella 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.