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Kaura Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 10s🇳🇴Åfjord, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kaura Lighthouse

This lighthouse, built in 1931, stands on a small skerry in the Norwegian Sea, about 6 kilometers northwest of Roan. The cylindrical tower, constructed from stone and cast iron, reaches a height of 22 meters. It displays a white, red, and green light, with two flashes every ten seconds. The structure incorporates the keeper's quarters and is topped with a lantern and gallery. Kaura Lighthouse is the last cast iron lighthouse constructed in Norway.

Why it matters: Its architectural design, reminiscent of American sparkplug lighthouses, marks it as a distinctive example of maritime engineering. As the final cast iron lighthouse built in Norway, it represents a significant historical point in the nation's lighthouse construction tradition.

Background
Kaura Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in Åfjord Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The 22-metre (72 ft) tall tower is located on the small island of Kaura in the mouth of the Brandsfjorden about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of the village of Bessaker and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northwest of the village of Roan. The lighthouse was built in 1931 and automated in 1959.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl(2) WRG 10s
Focal Height
30m
Light Range
10.8NM (20.0 km)
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1931

Significant events: last built of Norway's many cast iron lights

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with one narrow white horizontal band
Material
stone, cast iron

Structure: round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, incorporating keeper's quarters, mounted on a round stone base

Location

City
Åfjord
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
small skerry in the Norwegian Sea about 6 km northwest of Roan
Latitude
64.2301°
Longitude
10.1333°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Roan(3.7 km)
Admiralty No.
L1682
NGA No.
115-8432
ARLHS No.
NOR-135
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Kaura Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 30 meters and a nominal range of 10.8 nautical miles (approximately 20.0 km), Kaura is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Kaura Lighthouse at night?+
Kaura displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red/Green 10s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 10 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 Kaura Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kaura Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brandsfjord at 6.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Sandviksberget (9.8 NM ENE), Sandvika (9.9 NM NE), Vingsand (11.3 NM NE), Stokksund (12 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kaura Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kaura 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.
What shipping routes pass near Kaura Lighthouse?+
Kaura Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Kaura Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kaura 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.