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Geitungen Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Karmøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Geitungen Lighthouse

Geitungen Lighthouse stands on a small island approximately 1 km offshore from Karmøy's southern tip. Constructed in 1924, the octagonal cylindrical masonry tower reaches a height of 11 meters, with its light situated 41 meters above sea level. The structure includes an attached U-shaped keeper's house. Its light emits white, red, and green signals, with two white flashes every 6 seconds. This facility was automated in 1994 and subsequently renovated to provide overnight accommodations. Access to the island is exclusively by boat.

Why it matters: Built to address complaints that the Kvitsøy lighthouse was too far east, Geitungen provides a critical landfall light for vessels approaching Stavanger.

Background
Geitungen Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small island about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) off the southern tip of the main island of Karmøy. The entrance to the harbor of the town of Skudeneshavn lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the lighthouse. The island is accessible only by boat. The lighthouse was established in 1924 and it was automated in 1994. It was listed as a protected site in 1998.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
41m
Light Range
17NM (31.5 km)
Geographic Range
17.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1924

Significant events: Built in response to complaints that the Kvitsøy lighthouse was too far east to provide an effective landfall light for Stavanger, automated in 1994, renovated and converted to overnight accommodations

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Skudeneshavn(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
B3514
NGA No.
115-2728
ARLHS No.
NOR-016
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: octagonal cylindrical masonry tower, attached to a U-shaped 1-story keeper's house

Location

City
Karmøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
Located on an island off the southern tip of Karmøy, approximately 1 km offshore and 3 km southwest of the Skudeneshavn harbor entrance. It serves as a crucial landfall light for vessels approaching Stavanger.
Latitude
59.1314°
Longitude
5.2428°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Geitungen Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 41 meters and a nominal range of 17 nautical miles (approximately 31.5 km), Geitungen is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Geitungen Lighthouse at night?+
Geitungen displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Geitungen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Geitungen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Skudeneshavn at 1.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Kvitsøy (7.3 NM SE), Åkrehamn (7.5 NM NNW), Hå (8.3 NM NNW), Sævlandsvik (8.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Geitungen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Geitungen 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 Geitungen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Geitungen 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.