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Innveien Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Smøla, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Innveien Lighthouse

Innveien lighthouse is a 6m skeletal structure composed of four straight black piles. It stands on Sondre Leiskjær, a skerry about 2 kilometers east of Veiholmen, Norway. A white lantern room and red roof, with a gallery, surmount the structure. This active light displays an occulting white, green, or red signal on a 6-second cycle, with the color varying by sector. Its geographic reach extends 8.9 nautical miles. The site is open, but the tower is not accessible to visitors. Smøla, the closest port, is 11 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This marker warns vessels approaching the Sondre Leiskjær skerry, offering navigation in coastal waters with many islands and rocks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

City
Smøla
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
Sondre Leiskjær, a skerry about 2 km east of Veiholmen, Norway.
Latitude
63.5100°
Longitude
7.9827°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Smola(11.0 km)
Admiralty No.
L1364
NGA No.
7512

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red roof

Structure: A 6m skeletal structure of four straight black piles, topped with a white lantern and red roof, and a gallery.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Innveien Lighthouse at night?+
Innveien displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Innveien Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Innveien Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Smøla at 3.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Vikan - Smøla (9.8 NM SE), STRAUMEN (11.2 NM SSE), Aure (19.5 NM SE), Nordskaget - Frøya (19.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Innveien Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Innveien 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 Innveien Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Innveien 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.