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Marflesa Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Marflesa Lighthouse

Built in 1897, Marflesa lighthouse is a 5.5-meter stone cairn topped with a lantern and gallery. The structure's lantern is painted white with a red roof. It stands on a skerry approximately 1 kilometer west of Brandsøya, near Åfjord, Norway. The light emits two flashes every 8 seconds and can show white, red, or green. This lighthouse has a geographic range of 9.5 nautical miles and a focal height of 7.5 meters. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: Marflesa lighthouse is essential for navigating the intricate coastal waters west of Brandsøya, with its sector light system delineating safe channels.

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) 8s
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1897

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: A 5.5m stone cairn with a lantern and gallery. The lantern is painted white with a red roof.

Location

City
Åfjord
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
skerry about 1 km west of Brandsøya
Latitude
64.1620°
Longitude
10.1315°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Roan(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
L1674
NGA No.
8416
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Marflesa Lighthouse at night?+
Marflesa 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 Marflesa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Marflesa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brandsfjord at 5.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Stokksund (8 NM SSW), Herfjord (10.1 NM SSW), Sandviksberget (12.5 NM NE), Sandvika (12.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Marflesa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Marflesa 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 Marflesa Lighthouse?+
Marflesa 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 Marflesa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Marflesa 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.