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Ingøy Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇳🇴Måsøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ingøy Lighthouse

Ingøy Lighthouse is an 8.5-meter square skeletal tower topped with a lantern and gallery. Its light source is positioned 17.5 meters above sea level. The light displays white, with a single flash occurring every 20 seconds. This active navigational marker is located 0.5 kilometers from the port of Ingoy, within the Måsøy municipality of Finnmark, Norway. Its illumination reaches 12.5 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the Ingoy harbor entrance, serving local maritime traffic. Its light offers a direct reference, assisting vessels in navigating away from shallow areas and submerged rocks present in this region. The marker supports the continued use and safety of the harbor for the island's inhabitants.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
17.5m
Geographic Range
12.5NM

Location

City
Måsøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Finnmark
Sea Region
entrance to Ingøy harbor
Latitude
71.0888°
Longitude
24.0543°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ingoy(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
L3964
NGA No.
14096
ARLHS No.
NOR-088
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ingøy Lighthouse at night?+
Ingøy displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ingøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ingøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ingøy at 0.4 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Tufjorden (6.1 NM SSW), Havøysund (13.1 NM ESE), Snefjord (20 NM SSE), Akkarfjord (21.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ingøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ingøy 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 Ingøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ingøy 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.