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Kolbeinstangi Lighthouse

LFl (2) White/Red/Green 10s🇮🇸ISOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kolbeinstangi Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 19 meters tall, with its focal height reaching 24 meters. Built and first lit in 1942, it features a square concrete tower topped with a lantern and gallery. Its vertical stripes appear as black from a distance, a distinctive visual characteristic. The light emits a sequence of two white, green, or red flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 14.1 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, although the tower itself is closed. An access road was chained in 2020.

Why it matters: Serving as a leading light for Vopnafjörður, this structure guides vessels into the village's harbor, directly supporting local fishing activities and maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl (2) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
LFl (2) WGR 10s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1942

Significant events: access road chained in 2020

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
appears to have black vertical stripes
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Region
Vopnafjarðarhreppur
Sea Region
Vopnafjörður, Iceland, serving as a leading light for the village of Vopnafjörður
Latitude
65.7689°
Longitude
-14.7922°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vopnafjordur(1.4 km)
ARLHS No.
ICE-064
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kolbeinstangi Lighthouse at night?+
Kolbeinstangi displays the characteristic LFl (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 Kolbeinstangi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kolbeinstangi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vopnafjördur at 1.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Bakkafjördur (15.2 NM N), Thorshofn (28.9 NM NNW), Borgarfjørdur eystri (29.1 NM ESE), Seydisfjørdur (36.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kolbeinstangi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kolbeinstangi 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 Kolbeinstangi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kolbeinstangi 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.