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Haugkleppan Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 5s🇳🇴Hadsel, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Haugkleppan Lighthouse

The Haugkleppan lighthouse is a 5-meter concrete post topped with a lantern and gallery. It stands on a skerry southwest of Melbu in Norway's Nordland region. The structure is painted white with a red lantern roof. Its focal height reaches 9 meters, casting a light visible for 10 nautical miles. The light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds. The site is accessible by boat, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for local navigation, warning vessels of the hazards around the skerry and nearby shoals. Its strategic placement aids fishing fleets and coastal traffic in the Vesterålen archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Hadsel
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
a skerry off the south coast of Hadseløy, southwest of Melbu
Latitude
68.4860°
Longitude
14.7534°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Melbu(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L3096
NGA No.
12088

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof
Material
concrete

Structure: A 5m concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Haugkleppan Lighthouse at night?+
Haugkleppan displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 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/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Haugkleppan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Haugkleppan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Melbu at 1.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Fiskebøl (3.7 NM SSE), Stokmarknes (6.2 NM NE), Liland (9.2 NM S), Laukvik (9.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Haugkleppan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Haugkleppan 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 Haugkleppan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Haugkleppan 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.