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Ålvorsneset Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 5s🇳🇴Træna, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ålvorsneset Lighthouse

Ålvorsneset lighthouse is a 9-meter structure situated on the western tip of Sanna in Norway's Nordland region. It features a lantern atop a platform supported by piles, with the lantern painted white and topped by a red roof. The light emits a white, red, or green flash every five seconds. Its focal height reaches 21.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.5 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors who arrive by sea, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Trana, located 2.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's sector light system offers precise directional warnings for navigating channels and headlands near Sanna. Its construction, a lantern on a platform supported by piles, demonstrates an adaptive engineering solution for a remote coastal location.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 5s
Focal Height
21.5m
Geographic Range
13.5NM

Location

City
Træna
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
western tip of Sanna
Latitude
66.5061°
Longitude
12.0007°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trana(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L2356
NGA No.
10208

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Color
white with a red roof

Structure: A 9 m structure consisting of a lantern on a platform supported by piles. The lantern is painted white with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ålvorsneset Lighthouse at night?+
Ålvorsneset displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 5s. 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 Ålvorsneset Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ålvorsneset Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is TRAENA at 2.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Træna (2.4 NM E), Lovund (12.2 NM SE), Lurøy (20.7 NM ESE), Tonnes (23.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ålvorsneset Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ålvorsneset 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 Ålvorsneset Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ålvorsneset 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.