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Kópasker Lighthouse

LFl White, Red, Green (directional) 20s🇮🇸ISOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kópasker Lighthouse

Also known as: Kópasker (Grimshafnartangi)

Built in 1951, this 14-meter concrete tower was first illuminated the same year. The structure is white with narrow black vertical stripes, and the lantern is painted red. It is a cylindrical tower with a lantern and gallery, its light positioned at a focal height of 21 meters. The lighthouse produces a directional white, red, and green light with a 20-second cycle. It stands on a headland marking the north access to the harbor of Kópasker, located on Iceland's northeastern peninsula between Öxarfjörður and Melrakkaslétta.

Why it matters: The Kópasker lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for fishing boats and other vessels approaching the harbor of Kópasker, a main port on Öxarfjörður. Its directional illumination assists in guiding craft through the harbor entrance, enhancing maritime security in an area with difficult coastal conditions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl White, Red, Green (directional) 20s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White, Red, Green (directional)
Interval
20s
Raw Code
LFl (WRG) 20s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1951

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with narrow black vertical stripes, lantern red
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Region
Norðurþing
Sea Region
A small fishing port on the east side of the Öxarfjörður and the west side of the Melrakkaslétta, Iceland's northeastern peninsula. Located on a promontory on the north side of the entrance to the harbor of Kópasker.
Latitude
66.3064°
Longitude
-16.4679°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kopasker - hofn(0.8 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kópasker Lighthouse at night?+
Kópasker displays the characteristic LFl White, Red, Green (directional) 20s. 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 (directional) color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kópasker Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kópasker Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kopasker - høfn at 0.7 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Raufarhöfn (15.4 NM NE), Husavik - høfn (26.6 NM SW), Thorshofn (28.2 NM ESE), GRIMSEY (39.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kópasker Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kópasker 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 Kópasker Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kópasker 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.