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Floholmen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Floholmen Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 6 meters tall on an island roughly 5 kilometers northwest of Nesøy, within Norway's Nordland region. The cylindrical tower is painted white and features a red lantern roof. Its focal height reaches 27 meters, and it emits a white, red, or green light that flashes on a 5-second cycle. Accessible only by boat, the site itself is open to visitors, though the tower remains closed. The nearest port, Trana, is approximately 10.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles, offering specific guidance for vessels navigating the waters near Nesøy.

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
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

City
Lurøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Located atop an island about 5 km northwest of Nesøy.
Latitude
66.6018°
Longitude
12.4693°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trana(10.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L2374
NGA No.
10304

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6m concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Floholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Floholmen 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 Floholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Floholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Træna at 10.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include TRAENA (10.9 NM SW), Tonnes (13.7 NM ESE), Lurøy (14.1 NM SE), Lovund (14.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Floholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Floholmen 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 Floholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Floholmen 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.