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Kleivheia Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Kleivheia Lighthouse

The Kleivheia Lighthouse is a 7-meter-tall cylindrical fiberglass tower with a red roof, standing 39 meters above sea level. It is situated on a promontory northwest of Unnstad in Vestvågøy, Norway. This active light replaced an earlier skeletal tower. Its operational light displays alternating white, red, and green sectors with a cycle of 6 seconds. The geographic range of the light is 16.9 nautical miles. Visitors can access the lighthouse site, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: Kleivheia Lighthouse's directional light is essential for vessels navigating the specific hazards and channels around the promontory, providing precise guidance to avoid submerged rocks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced an older skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Vestvågøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Located on a promontory northwest of Unnstad
Latitude
68.2863°
Longitude
13.5711°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Leknes(9.2 km)
Admiralty No.
L3058
NGA No.
11992
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kleivheia Lighthouse at night?+
Kleivheia 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 Kleivheia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kleivheia Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Leknes at 9.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Gravdal (10.3 NM S), Stamsund (11.6 NM SSE), Ballstad (12.8 NM S), Ramberg (14.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kleivheia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kleivheia 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 Kleivheia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kleivheia 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.