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Lyngøy Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Lyngøy Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 4 meters tall on an octagonal base, painted white with a red roof. Its focal height reaches 12.5 meters, casting a light that extends 11.2 nautical miles. The light emits a white, red, or green signal on a 6-second cycle, changing color to indicate direction. Located on a skerry approximately 4 km east-northeast of the Kråkestein light, the site is accessible only by boat. Visitors can explore the grounds, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Lutelandet, is 8.8 km away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's sector light characteristic is essential for guiding vessels through local waters, precisely marking safe channels and warning of hazards in the vicinity of the skerry.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Location

City
Solund
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
Located on a skerry about 4 km east northeast of the Kråkestein light.
Latitude
61.1673°
Longitude
4.7204°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lutelandet(8.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L0170
NGA No.
4756

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
concrete

Structure: A 4m octagonal lantern mounted on a concrete base, 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 Lyngøy Lighthouse at night?+
Lyngøy 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 Lyngøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lyngøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ytrøy at 5.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Solund (6.9 NM SSE), BULANDET (7.5 NM NNW), Lutelandet (8.8 NM ENE), Atløy (11.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lyngøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lyngøy 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 Lyngøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lyngøy 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.