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Feøya Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Flatanger, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Feøya Lighthouse

A 6-meter square skeletal tower, clad in siding and topped with a lantern and gallery, marks Feøya. Painted white with a red roof, it displays a Fl WGR 6s light pattern. The light's focal height is 9 meters, and its range extends to 10 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site, but the tower is not open for entry. Access is by boat.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the northwest point of Feøy, with its directional light warning vessels of potentially hazardous areas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl WGR 6s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Flatanger
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
northwest point of Feøy
Latitude
64.5553°
Longitude
10.8877°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Namsos(16.9 km)
Admiralty No.
L1749
NGA No.
8668

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
fiberglass

Structure: square skeletal tower, covered with siding, with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Feøya Lighthouse at night?+
Feøya displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Feøya Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Feøya Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Utvorda at 3.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Abelvær (13 NM NE), Ramsvika (15.4 NM E), Vingsand (16.5 NM SW), Namsos (17.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Feøya Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Feøya 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.
What shipping routes pass near Feøya Lighthouse?+
Feøya Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Feøya Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Feøya 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.