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Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl red 6s🇳🇴Tromsø, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear Lighthouse

This square wooden tower, standing 6 meters tall, encloses a lantern and gallery. Its exterior is clad in wood siding, and it is painted red. The light emits a single red flash. The focal height of the light is 28 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles. It serves as the rear light for the Kvitholmen Range, working in conjunction with a front light to guide vessels.

Why it matters: As the rear light of a range, it establishes a specific navigational line, critical for safe passage through channels in the complex Norwegian coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.R
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Location

City
Tromsø
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Troms
Sea Region
Located in Norway, this is the rear light of the Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range, guiding navigation.
Latitude
69.9261°
Longitude
18.4820°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tromvik(8.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L3594.1
NGA No.
13308

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
wood

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery, enclosed by wood siding

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vengsøy at 6 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Tromvik (9.2 NM S), Bellvika (10.4 NM SE), Kaldfjord (15.5 NM SSE), Tromsø (19 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear 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 Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kvitholmen (Simabakleia, Store Lyngøy) Range Rear 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.