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Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse

🇳🇴Tana, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) Lighthouse is a square skeletal tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 8 meters tall. It is situated in Finnmark, Norway, within the Upper Tanafjord. The focal height of its light is 18 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The tower, painted white, is part of the navigational infrastructure managed by NGA and the Admiralty. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted. Its nearest port is Leirpollen, located 5.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation within the Upper Tanafjord, guiding local fishing boats and other vessels through its deep, often narrow passages.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Tana
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Finnmark
Sea Region
Upper Tanafjord
Latitude
70.5113°
Longitude
28.2469°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Leirpollen(5.3 km)
Admiralty No.
L4160
NGA No.
14520

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tana at 5.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Leirpollen (6 NM SE), Kongsfjord (24.7 NM ENE), Nesseby (25.5 NM SSE), Berlevåg (26.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) 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 Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Deatnu-Tana (Upper Tanafjord) 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.