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Langholmen Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Hjelmeland, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Langholmen Lighthouse

This 5.5-meter stone structure on Langholmen features a lantern with a white finish and a red roof, standing on a stone base. Its light cycles through white, red, and green every 6 seconds. The geographic range of the light is 8.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Located near Hjelmeland in the Rogaland region, this active light is situated at the entrance to Norway's Årdalsfjord.

Why it matters: The light is indispensable for safe navigation into and out of the Årdalsfjord, guiding vessels through its narrow and often complex entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
5m
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

City
Hjelmeland
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Rogaland
Sea Region
entrance to the Årdalsfjord, Norway
Latitude
59.1416°
Longitude
6.0679°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ardal(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
B3332
NGA No.
2400
Wikidata
Q33141239 →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5.5m
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
stone

Structure: A 5.5m structure consisting of a lantern painted white with a red roof, mounted on a stone base.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Langholmen Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 5 meters and a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11.1 km), Langholmen is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Langholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Langholmen displays the characteristic Oc 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 Langholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Langholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is FISKA at 2.6 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Årdal (2.9 NM E), Årdal - Hjelmeland (3.1 NM E), Breiviga (5.9 NM WSW), Judaberg (6.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Langholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Langholmen 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 Langholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Langholmen 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.