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Mánáreyjar Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇮🇸ISOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mánáreyjar Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1982, stands 4 meters tall on Mánáreyjar, a rocky island located about 5 kilometers northeast of Tjörnes. The cylindrical tower is painted white and topped with a red roof. Its focal height reaches 43 meters, emitting a white light with a single flash every 10 seconds. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 17.6 nautical miles. It is situated on the island's highest point, serving as a navigational aid in these northern Icelandic waters.

Why it matters: The Mánáreyjar lighthouse warns vessels of the hazardous rocky island it marks, helping to define safe passages northeast of Tjörnes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
43m
Geographic Range
17.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1982

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Husavik - hofn(15.8 km)
ARLHS No.
ICE-014

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: A 4m round lantern, painted white with a red roof, mounted on a concrete pad.

Location

Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Sea Region
Mánáreyjar is a rocky island about 5 km northeast of Tjörnes, located on the highest point of the island.
Latitude
66.2876°
Longitude
-17.1099°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mánáreyjar Lighthouse at night?+
Mánáreyjar displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Mánáreyjar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mánáreyjar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Husavik - høfn at 15.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Kopasker - høfn (16.1 NM E), GRIMSEY (26.4 NM NW), Raufarhöfn (29.8 NM ENE), Grenivík (33 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mánáreyjar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mánáreyjar 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 Mánáreyjar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mánáreyjar 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.