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Røra Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 5s🇳🇴Senja, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Røra Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 8 meters tall on a platform supported by piles, topped with an 8-meter lantern structure. It is painted white with a red roof. Located on a sharp promontory about 7 kilometers north of Bøvær, it marks the entrance to Steinfjord in the Troms region of Norway. The lighthouse emits a directional light that flashes white, red, or green every five seconds. Its focal height reaches 10 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's directional light precisely marks the safe channel into Steinfjord, warning vessels of the promontory and preventing groundings in challenging waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Senja
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Troms
Sea Region
Entrance to the Steinfjord, on a sharp promontory, about 7 km north of Bøvær.
Latitude
69.4969°
Longitude
17.1981°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8m lantern structure on a platform supported by piles, painted white with a red roof.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ersfjord(4.1 km)
Admiralty No.
L3532
NGA No.
13108
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Røra Lighthouse at night?+
Røra displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 5s. 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 Røra Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Røra Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Skaland at 3.5 NM to the SE. Other ports served include ERSFJORD (4.1 NM ESE), Senjahopen (6.2 NM E), Gryllefjord (9.2 NM SSW), Torsken (9.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Røra Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Røra 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 Røra Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Røra 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.