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Kokodden Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s🇳🇴Flekkefjord, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kokodden Lighthouse

The Kokodden lighthouse is a square stone tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 6.5 meters tall with its light at 6 meters above sea level. It is painted white with a red roof. The light emits three occulting white, red, or green flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 8.9 nautical miles. This structure is situated on a promontory about 800 meters southwest of Abelnes and is 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for safe passage around the promontory southwest of Abelnes, providing specific directional guidance through its white, red, or green light to help mariners navigate potentially hazardous coastal features.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(3) WRG 10s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

City
Flekkefjord
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Agder
Sea Region
promontory about 800 m southwest of Abelnes
Latitude
58.2317°
Longitude
6.6474°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Abelnes(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
B3124
NGA No.
1824

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kokodden Lighthouse at night?+
Kokodden displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s — 3 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 Kokodden Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kokodden Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Abelnes at 0.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Flekkefjord (3.4 NM N), Kirkehamn (3.6 NM W), KVINESDAL (8 NM ENE), Farsund (9.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kokodden Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kokodden 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 Kokodden Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kokodden 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.