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Hestholmen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Hestholmen Lighthouse

Hestholmen is a lighthouse located on a skerry off the south side of Maøy, approximately 4 km west-southwest of Støtt in Norway's Nordland region. The structure consists of a 6-meter lantern, painted white with a red roof, which is mounted on a platform supported by piles. These piles are painted black. The lighthouse emits a directional light that cycles through white, red, and green every 4 seconds. With a focal height of 12 meters, it has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The operational status of Hestholmen confirms its role in aiding navigation in this area.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels past a skerry on Maøy's southern coast. Its directional light provides specific warnings in a complex island environment, and its construction on piles is an adaptive engineering solution for an exposed location.

Light & Optic

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

Location

City
Meløy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Located on a skerry off the south side of Maøy, a small island about 4 km west southwest of Støtt.
Latitude
66.9050°
Longitude
13.3627°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
black

Structure: A 6 m lantern mounted on a platform supported by piles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof, and the piles are painted black.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ornes(8.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L2456
NGA No.
10524
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hestholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Hestholmen 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 Hestholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hestholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ørnes at 8.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Halsa Meløy (10.2 NM SSE), Forøy (10.6 NM SSE), Vågaholmen (11.5 NM S), Ågskardet (11.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hestholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hestholmen 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 Hestholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hestholmen 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.