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Klabben Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Klabben Lighthouse

This skeletal lighthouse stands 10 meters tall on a skerry off the southeastern corner of Vega in Norway's Nordland region. The structure features a white lantern with a red roof, supported by four black piles. Its focal height is 8 meters, and it emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. The light can also show red or green, indicating safe passages or warning of hazards. This active aid has a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's color-changing light precisely delineates safe channels and warns of dangers in the complex maritime environment around the skerry.

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) 10s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Vega
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Skerry off the southeastern corner of Vega
Latitude
65.5686°
Longitude
11.9949°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bronnoysund(7.3 km)
Admiralty No.
L2132
NGA No.
9496

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
White lantern with red roof, black piles

Structure: A 10m structure with lantern and gallery, supported by four black piles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof.

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 Klabben Lighthouse at night?+
Klabben 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 Klabben Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Klabben Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vega at 4.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Igerøy (7.4 NM NNE), Brønnøysund (7.7 NM SE), Berg (12.9 NM SSE), Lessremman (17.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Klabben Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Klabben 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 Klabben Lighthouse?+
Klabben 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 Klabben Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Klabben 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.