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Hjalteyri Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 20s🇮🇸ISOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hjalteyri Lighthouse

Hjalteyri Lighthouse, erected in 1920, is located on the western shore of Eyjafjörður, close to the settlement of Hjalteyri. The construction is a red, square pyramidal skeletal tower, 14 meters in height, complete with a lantern and gallery. It exhibits a light pattern of two white, red, or green flashes every 20 seconds, offering a visible range of 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse sits on a spit that shelters the village harbor, about 20 kilometers north of Akureyri. Public access to the tower's gallery is no longer permitted.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for craft approaching Hjalteyri's harbor, using its multi-color directional light to mark safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red/Green 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl(2) WRG 20s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1920

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hjalteyri(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
L4666
NGA No.
18780
ARLHS No.
ICE-026

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, painted red

Location

Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Region
Hörgársveit
Sea Region
Hjalteyri is a small village on the west side of the Eyjafjörður, about 20 km north of Akureyri. Located on the point of a spit that protects the village harbor.
Latitude
65.8519°
Longitude
-18.1911°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hjalteyri Lighthouse at night?+
Hjalteyri displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red/Green 20s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 20 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 Hjalteyri Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hjalteyri Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hjalteyri at 0.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Grenivík (6 NM N), Arskogssandur (7 NM NW), Hrisey (9 NM NNW), Akureyri (9.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hjalteyri Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hjalteyri 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 Hjalteyri Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hjalteyri 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.