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Innerøy Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 5s🇳🇴Øksnes, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Innerøy Lighthouse

The Innerøy Lighthouse is a 6-meter high, round, cylindrical fiberglass tower with a lantern. It is painted white with a red lantern roof. Located near Øksnes, Nordland county, Norway, it replaced a former square tower. The focal height is 13 meters, and the light, displaying white, red, or green, has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is two flashes every 5 seconds (Fl(2) 5s). The site is open, but the tower is not accessible to the public. It is located 3.4 km from the port of Myre-Oksnes.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the western side of the Langøy peninsula's northern part, assisting mariners in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl(2) 5s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced a square tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower with lantern

Location

City
Øksnes
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
A small island off the west coast of Langøy's northern peninsula
Latitude
68.9675°
Longitude
14.9924°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Myre-Oksnes(3.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L3210
NGA No.
12432
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Innerøy Lighthouse at night?+
Innerøy displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red/Green 5s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 5 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 Innerøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Innerøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MYRE at 3.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Stø (4.2 NM NE), Risøyhamn (14 NM E), Eidet (16.6 NM SSW), Kobbvågen (17.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Innerøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Innerøy 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 Innerøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Innerøy 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.