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Langerodde Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇩🇰Skive Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Langerodde Lighthouse

Constructed in 1911, Langerodde Lighthouse is a square, wooden building standing 4 meters tall. Its focal plane is 9 meters above sea level. The white tower features a single red horizontal band. The light is exhibited through a square window. This directional light emits white, red, and green signals, cycling every 4 seconds. It has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on the south side of a fjord, about 4 kilometers southwest of Sallingsund, near Vile.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels northeastward from Oddesund to Sallingsund, providing specific directional information within the fjord.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 4s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1911

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Glyngore(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B1976.
ARLHS No.
DEN-078

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band
Material
wood

Structure: wood building; the light is shown through a square window

Location

City
Skive Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
Located on the south side of a fjord roughly 4 km southwest of Sallingsund, near Vile. It is a directional light guiding ships northeastward from Oddesund to Sallingsund.
Latitude
56.7130°
Longitude
8.8339°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Langerodde Lighthouse at night?+
Langerodde 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 Langerodde Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Langerodde Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Glyngøre at 3.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Nykøbing Mors (5 NM NNE), THISSINGHUSE HAVN (6.8 NM W), Skive (11.2 NM SE), Sundsøre (11.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Langerodde Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Langerodde 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 Langerodde Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Langerodde 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.