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Florø Lighthouse

F Red 10s🇳🇴Kinn, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Florø Lighthouse

Florø Lighthouse is a cylindrical white tower with a red roof, standing 10 meters tall with a focal height of 8 meters. Its structure consists of a lantern and gallery supported by tripod piles. This aid to navigation emits a continuous red light and has a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse was replaced and relocated a short distance east of its original position. The site remains accessible, though the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The relocated light continues to serve as an essential navigational aid for maritime traffic in the Rotaflu channel, ensuring safe passage for vessels entering and departing Florø's modern harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red 10s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Interval
10s
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced, relocated

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red roof

Structure: lantern and gallery on tripod piles

Location

City
Kinn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
Located in the Rotaflu, a channel on the north side of Florø, marking the town's modern harbor.
Latitude
61.6026°
Longitude
5.0101°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Floro(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L0323
NGA No.
5176
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Florø Lighthouse at night?+
Florø displays the characteristic F Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Florø Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Florø Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Flora at 0.7 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Florø (0.8 NM ESE), Gunhildvågen (1.4 NM SSW), Botnaneset - Flora (1.8 NM ENE), Kalvåg (10.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Florø Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Florø 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 Florø Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Florø 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.