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Gisløy Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇳🇴Øksnes, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gisløy Lighthouse

Also known as: Gisløy (Sporholmen Range Rear)

Gisløy Lighthouse, constructed from stone, reaches a height of 12 meters. The square tower features a white lantern section and a red roof. Black-painted piles support the tower, which is situated on an unpainted stone foundation. Activated in 1898, this lighthouse projects a white, red, or green light with a repeating 4-second cycle. Its light covers a geographic distance of 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated near Øksnes in Norway's Nordland county, on the northeastern part of Langøy island.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's directional light precisely indicates safe passages and underwater dangers near the island's northeast tip, serving as a navigation aid for fishing vessels and other craft traversing the complicated waterways off Langøy.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1898

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Myre-Oksnes(5.9 km)
Admiralty No.
L3250.1
NGA No.
12520

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
Lantern white with red roof, piles black, stone base unpainted
Material
stone

Structure: A 12m tower with lantern and gallery, standing on piles atop a stone base. The lantern is white with a red roof, piles are black, and the stone base is unpainted.

Location

City
Øksnes
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Northeastern point of Gisløy, an island off the northeastern end of Langøy
Latitude
68.9631°
Longitude
15.2961°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gisløy Lighthouse at night?+
Gisløy displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 4s. 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 Gisløy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gisløy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stø at 4.8 NM to the NW. Other ports served include MYRE (5.8 NM WSW), Risøyhamn (7.5 NM E), Nordmela (13.4 NM NE), Sortland (15.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gisløy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gisløy 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 Gisløy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gisløy 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.