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Kobbkroken Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Kobbkroken Lighthouse

Kobbkroken lighthouse is a square wooden tower standing 6.5 meters tall, topped with a lantern and gallery. It is painted white with a red roof, and its light is positioned 10.5 meters above sea level. This structure replaced an earlier wooden tower. The light emits an occulting white, green, or red signal, cycling every 6 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on the west side of the entrance to Kongsfjord harbor in Norway, about 3 kilometers southwest of the village.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for vessels navigating the entrance to Kongsfjord harbor, using its sector light to delineate safe channels and warn of hazards.

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
10.5m
Geographic Range
10.5NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced an older wood tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
wood

Structure: square wood tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Berlevåg
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Finnmark
Sea Region
West side of the entrance to the harbor of Kongsfjord, Norway, about 3 km southwest of the village.
Latitude
70.7128°
Longitude
29.2907°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kongsfjord(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L4186
NGA No.
14564
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kobbkroken Lighthouse at night?+
Kobbkroken 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 Kobbkroken Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kobbkroken Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kongsfjord at 0.6 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Berlevåg (9.6 NM NNW), Båtsfjord (10 NM ESE), Tana (21.6 NM SW), Leirpollen (22.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kobbkroken Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kobbkroken 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 Kobbkroken Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kobbkroken 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.