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Fugla Ness Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 10s🇬🇧GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fugla Ness Lighthouse

Fugla Ness Lighthouse stands 8 meters tall on a rocky peninsula at the west entrance to Hamnavoe harbor on West Burra. The current cylindrical concrete tower, built in 1936, replaced an earlier station established in 1893. Its focal plane reaches 20 meters, casting a light visible for 13.2 nautical miles. The light displays two white flashes every 10 seconds, with colors changing to red or green depending on the approach direction. The structure includes a lantern and gallery attached to a small equipment room. The lighthouse site is accessible to the public, though the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: Fugla Ness Lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into Hamnavoe harbor. Its distinctive sector light precisely delineates safe channels, warning of hazards at the harbor entrance in an area with a rocky coastline and challenging weather.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl(2) WRG 10s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1936

Significant events: Station established 1893, current structure built 1936

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a small equipment room

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Sea Region
Located at the end of a rocky peninsula on the west side of the entrance to the harbor of Hamnavoe on West Burra, an island connected by bridge to Shetland Mainland.
Latitude
60.1064°
Longitude
-1.3475°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hamnavoe(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
A3858
NGA No.
3564
ARLHS No.
SCO-086
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fugla Ness Lighthouse at night?+
Fugla Ness displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red/Green 10s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 10 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 Fugla Ness Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fugla Ness Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hamnavoe, Burra Isle at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Scalloway (2.7 NM NE), Skeld (4.4 NM NW), Tingwall (5.3 NM NE), Sand (6.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fugla Ness Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fugla Ness 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 Fugla Ness Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fugla Ness 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.