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Flatøy Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Hasvik, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Flatøy Lighthouse

This skeletal lighthouse stands 7 meters tall on a small island east of the Galtefjord entrance. It features a white lantern and gallery with a red roof, supported by four straight black piles. The light emits two white flashes every 8 seconds, with red and green sectors also present. Its focal height reaches 22.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.7 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into and out of the Galtefjord, a significant inlet on Sorøya.

Background
Flatøy Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in Steigen Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on the island of Store Flatøya on the southeastern part of the Vestfjorden.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
22.5m
Light Range
7NM (13.0 km)
Geographic Range
13.7NM

Location

City
Hasvik
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Finnmark
Sea Region
small island on the east side of the entrance to the Galtefjord, a large inlet on the north side of Sorøya
Latitude
70.7175°
Longitude
22.6841°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Breivikbotn(10.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L3836
NGA No.
13840
ARLHS No.
NOR084
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Wikidata
Q11969202 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black

Structure: A 7m lantern and gallery, painted white with a red roof, supported by four black straightpiles.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Flatøy Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 22.5 meters and a nominal range of 7 nautical miles (approximately 13.0 km), Flatøy is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Flatøy Lighthouse at night?+
Flatøy displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 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 Flatøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Flatøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Breivikbotn at 10.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Kårhamn (13.7 NM SE), Sørvær (14.9 NM WSW), Akkarfjord (15.7 NM ENE), HASVIK (17.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Flatøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Flatøy 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 Flatøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Flatøy 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.