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Kråktaren Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇳🇴Ørland, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kråktaren Lighthouse

This steel tripod structure, standing 13 meters tall, supports a lantern and gallery that emit an occulting white, green, or red light every 4 seconds. Its focal plane is 8 meters above the water, with a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on tripod piles off Meigården near Ørland, in Norway's Trøndelag region. The site is accessible to the public, though the structure itself remains closed. The nearest port is Valsneset, located 1.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: Kråktaren lighthouse warns mariners of a shoal off Meigården. Its directional light provides specific guidance to vessels transiting these coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 4s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Ørland
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
shoal off Meigården
Latitude
63.8433°
Longitude
9.6473°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Valsneset(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L1588
NGA No.
8260

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
tripod
Tower Color
White gallery, red lantern roof
Material
steel

Structure: lantern and gallery mounted on tripod piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kråktaren Lighthouse at night?+
Kråktaren displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 4s. 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 Kråktaren Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kråktaren Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Valsneset at 1.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Vallersund (2.7 NM E), Bjugn (5.5 NM SSE), Lysøysund (6.3 NM ENE), Uthaug (7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kråktaren Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kråktaren 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.
What shipping routes pass near Kråktaren Lighthouse?+
Kråktaren Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Kråktaren Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kråktaren 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.