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Kråka Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Hustadvika, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kråka Lighthouse

Kråka Lighthouse is an octagonal fiberglass tower measuring 10.5 meters in height, placed on a concrete pile foundation about 1.5 kilometers north of Vevang. The structure is painted white, distinguished by two black horizontal bands, and topped with a red lantern roof. Its light cycles through white, red, and green flashes every 6 seconds, offering a visibility range of 10.4 nautical miles from a focal height of 10 meters. The location is open to visitors, but tower access is restricted.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks a skerry and nearby hazardous waters for ships approaching from the north of Vevang.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 6s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Hustadvika
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
a skerry about 1.5 km north of Vevang
Latitude
63.0143°
Longitude
7.2972°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lyngstad(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
L1006
NGA No.
6576

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with two black horizontal bands, red lantern roof
Material
concrete, fiberglass

Structure: octagonal fiberglass tower colored white with two black horizontal bands and mounted on a concrete pile; lantern roof is red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kråka Lighthouse at night?+
Kråka displays the characteristic Fl 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 Kråka Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kråka Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LYNGSTAD at 3.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Visnes - Eide (4.8 NM SE), Eide (7.2 NM SE), Averøy (10.3 NM ENE), Elnesvågen (10.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kråka Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kråka 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 Kråka Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kråka 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.