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Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 10s🇮🇸ISOperational

Location & Light Range

About Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 10 meters in height, was completed in 1949 on Grímsey island, the highest point at the north entrance to Steingrimsfjörður. Its lantern is red, and the tower itself is painted yellow. The focal height of the light is 82 meters, offering a geographic range of 22.9 nautical miles. The light characteristic is a single flash of white, red, or green every 10 seconds, indicating approach direction. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This light is essential for vessels entering or departing Steingrimsfjörður, providing directional guidance with its color-changing sector light system that warns of hazards at the fjord's entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W R G 10s
Focal Height
82m
Geographic Range
22.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1949

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow, lantern red
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern

Location

Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Region
Kaldrananeshreppur
Sea Region
Island off the north side of the entrance to Steingrimsfjörður near Drangnes, Iceland, located on the highest point of the island.
Latitude
65.6903°
Longitude
-21.4353°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Drangsnes(1.7 km)
ARLHS No.
ICE-006
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse at night?+
Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 10s. 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 Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Drangsnes at 1.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include HOLMAVIK (5.8 NM W), Ospakseyri (14.4 NM S), Hvammstangi (21.5 NM SE), Nordurfjördur (21.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði 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 Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Drangnes Area Lighthouses Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði 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.