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Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður Lighthouses Lighthouse

LFl (2) White/Red/Green 20s🇮🇸ISOperational

Location & Light Range

About Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður Lighthouses Lighthouse

A square concrete tower, standing 6 meters tall, was constructed in 1920 at the western tip of Iceland's Svalvogar peninsula. The tower, painted orange with a red lantern, features a gallery and emits two long white, red, or green flashes every 20 seconds. Its focal plane is 52 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 19 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated between the Arnarfjörður and Drýafjörður fjords. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the fjords and coastal waters of the Svalvogar peninsula. Its sector light provides critical directional information for safe passage through this area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl (2) White/Red/Green 20s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
LFl(2) WRG 20s
Focal Height
52m
Geographic Range
19NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1920

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted orange; lantern painted red

Location

Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Region
Ísafjarðarbær
Sea Region
Located at the western tip of the Svalvogar peninsula, a mountainous landmass situated between the Arnarfjörður and Drýafjörður fjords in Iceland.
Latitude
65.9099°
Longitude
-23.8454°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Thingeyri(9.1 km)
ARLHS No.
ICE-108
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður Lighthouses displays the characteristic LFl (2) White/Red/Green 20s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 20 seconds. 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 Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Thingeyri at 9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Flateyri (11.7 NM NE), Bildudalur - høfn (14.8 NM SSE), Sudureyri/Sugandafjord (15.4 NM NNE), Talknafjørdur/Sveinseyri (17.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður 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 Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Drýafjörður and Súgandafjörður 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.