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Madsøygalten Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Leka, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Madsøygalten Lighthouse

Madsøygalten lighthouse is situated on a stone cairn, a skerry within the inland passage south of Madsøy, near Leka. The structure features a 6.5-meter lantern with a gallery, painted white with a red roof. Its focal height is 5 meters, and it emits a light with a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. The light displays two white flashes followed by a red, white, or green sector every 8 seconds, indicating different approach directions. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for local shipping and fishing vessels navigating the narrow inland passage, specifically marking the skerry as a hazard.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

City
Leka
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
skerry in the inland passage off the south side of Madsøy
Latitude
65.0414°
Longitude
11.6808°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Leka(3.1 km)
Admiralty No.
L1960
NGA No.
9184

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
stone

Structure: A stone cairn topped with a 6.5m lantern and gallery, the lantern painted white with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Madsøygalten Lighthouse at night?+
Madsøygalten displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 seconds. 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 Madsøygalten Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Madsøygalten Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Leka at 3.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Gutvik (4.6 NM NE), Kolvereid (10.7 NM S), Djupvik (13.1 NM SW), Ottersøy (14.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Madsøygalten Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Madsøygalten 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.
What shipping routes pass near Madsøygalten Lighthouse?+
Madsøygalten Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Madsøygalten Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Madsøygalten 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.