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Øksneset Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 10s🇳🇴Bremanger, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Øksneset Lighthouse

Øksneset Lighthouse, built in 1936, is a 7-meter tall skeletal concrete tower situated on a steep promontory on Norway's Bremangerlandet island. Its lantern is mounted on tripod piles, and it emits two white, red, or green flashes every 10 seconds. The focal height is 87.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 23.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse has a white tower with a red roof. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for vessels navigating the challenging coastline of Bremangerlandet, particularly those approaching its steep western promontory. Its sector light provides critical directional guidance, warning mariners of dangerous approaches and indicating safe channels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl(2) WRG 10s
Focal Height
87.5m
Geographic Range
23.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1936

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
concrete

Structure: lantern mounted on tripod piles

Location

City
Bremanger
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
Located on a steep promontory on the west side of the island of Bremangerlandet, Norway.
Latitude
61.8756°
Longitude
4.8665°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Maloy(8.0 km)
Admiralty No.
L0414
NGA No.
5384
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Øksneset Lighthouse at night?+
Øksneset displays the characteristic Fl (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 Øksneset Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Øksneset Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iglandsvik at 3.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Vågsvåg (6.2 NM NE), Kalvåg (6.6 NM S), Måløy (7.9 NM ENE), DEKNEPOLLEN (8.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Øksneset Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Øksneset 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 Øksneset Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Øksneset 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.