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Frugga Lighthouse

Fl White, Red 5s🇳🇴Bø, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Frugga Lighthouse

This cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 6 meters tall on the northern tip of Frugga, Norway. Its focal height reaches 45 meters, providing a geographic range of 17.9 nautical miles. The light characteristic is a white and red flash every 5 seconds. This modern structure replaced an older lantern that was situated on piles. The tower itself is white with a red lantern roof.

Why it matters: The light's white and red flashes provide critical directional guidance, delineating safe channels and warning of dangers around the headland for local fishing fleets and coastal traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White, Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White, Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl WR 5s
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced an older lantern on piles

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Myre-Oksnes(11.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L3182.2
NGA No.
12356

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower

Location

City
Bø
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
northern tip of Frugga, Norway
Latitude
68.8314°
Longitude
14.5634°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Frugga Lighthouse at night?+
Frugga displays the characteristic Fl White, Red 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Frugga Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Frugga Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Eidet at 5.9 NM to the S. Other ports served include Kobbvågen (5.9 NM S), Straumsjøen (8.2 NM SSW), Straumsnes (11 NM S), MYRE (12 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Frugga Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Frugga 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 Frugga Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Frugga 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.