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Digerflesa Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Digerflesa Lighthouse

Digerflesa is an 8.5-meter cylindrical concrete tower located on a rocky outcrop southwest of Fugløy. Its light is positioned 12 meters above sea level and offers a 5-second flash characteristic displaying white, red, and green sectors. The structure is painted white with a single black horizontal band and features a red lantern roof. This navigation aid has a visibility range of 11 nautical miles. The grounds can be visited, but access to the tower itself is not permitted. It is situated near Gildeskål in Norway's Nordland county.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the dangerous skerry where it stands, a submerged hazard located off the mainland. Its sector light offers specific navigation information for local fishing vessels and other coastal traffic entering the waters southwest of Fugløy, helping to avoid collisions with the seabed.

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
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Gildeskål
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
A skerry off a promontory of the mainland, southwest of Fugløy
Latitude
66.9766°
Longitude
13.6321°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ornes(6.9 km)
Admiralty No.
L2466
NGA No.
10544

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m cylindrical concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white with one black horizontal band and a red lantern roof.

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 Digerflesa Lighthouse at night?+
Digerflesa 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 Digerflesa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Digerflesa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ørnes at 6.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Inndyr (9.8 NM ENE), Sund (11.7 NM ENE), Sørarnoy (12.5 NM NE), Glomfjord (12.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Digerflesa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Digerflesa 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 Digerflesa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Digerflesa 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.