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Lindholmen Lighthouse

Fl white 6s🇳🇴Austevoll, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lindholmen Lighthouse

Lindholmen Lighthouse was a skeletal concrete tower standing 8 meters tall, topped by a lantern at a focal height of 7.5 meters. Its black structure was mounted on tripod piles, a design that supported a white light. This light produced a single white flash, visible for 9.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse was situated near Austevoll, off the northern end of Huftarøy, marking a reef. While the site remains accessible, the lighthouse itself was removed in 2015. A simpler post light now serves the area.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for warning vessels, particularly ferry traffic, about a hazardous reef off Huftarøy's northern tip.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2015, removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

Structure: lantern mounted on tripod piles

Location

City
Austevoll
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
a reef off the northern end of Huftarøy
Latitude
60.1274°
Longitude
5.2043°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Torangsvag(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B3766.2
NGA No.
3484
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lindholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Lindholmen displays the characteristic Fl white 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Lindholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lindholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hufthammar at 0.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Austevoll (1.5 NM SSW), Torangsvåg (1.6 NM WSW), Storebø (2.2 NM SSE), Glesvær (6.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lindholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lindholmen 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 Lindholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lindholmen 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.