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Nordre Leiknesøyra Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s🇳🇴Senja, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nordre Leiknesøyra Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 11 meters tall as a cylindrical post. It features a lantern and gallery, distinguished by black and white horizontal bands and a red lantern roof. Its focal height is 9.5 meters above sea level. The light emits three obscured white, red, and green flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 10.2 nautical miles. The structure is located off a mainland promontory about 10 km north of Finnsnes in the Troms region of Norway. Access is primarily by boat, with the site open to visitors but the tower closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for navigating coastal waters north of Finnsnes, marking a hazardous promontory. Its directional light provides precise guidance for local maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(3) WGR 10s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Location

City
Senja
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Troms
Sea Region
Off a promontory of the mainland, approximately 10 km north of Finnsnes
Latitude
69.3134°
Longitude
17.9867°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gibostad(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
L3411.6
NGA No.
12844

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: A 11m cylindrical concrete post light with lantern and gallery, painted with black and white horizontal bands, and a red lantern roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nordre Leiknesøyra Lighthouse at night?+
Nordre Leiknesøyra displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s — 3 white/red/green flashes every 10 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 Nordre Leiknesøyra Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nordre Leiknesøyra Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gibostad at 3.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Finnsnes (4.7 NM S), Finnfjordbotn (6.2 NM SSE), Kårvikhamn (6.2 NM NNE), Lenvik (8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nordre Leiknesøyra Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nordre Leiknesøyra 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 Nordre Leiknesøyra Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nordre Leiknesøyra 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.