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Årøy Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Molde, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Årøy Lighthouse

The Årøy lighthouse is situated on the north side of Romsdalfjord, about 3 kilometers east of Molde harbor and adjacent to Molde's airport. Its light is displayed from a tripod mast positioned on the roof of an 11-meter airport control tower. This structure provides an occulting white, red, or green light that cycles every 6 seconds. The light has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse's site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse offers directional guidance for vessels entering and leaving Molde harbor and navigating the Romsdalfjord. Its unique integration with an active airport control tower highlights an unusual approach to serving both aviation and maritime safety.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Molde
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Møre og Romsdal
Sea Region
Romsdalfjord, on the north side of the fjord about 3 km east of Molde harbor, alongside Molde's airport.
Latitude
62.7437°
Longitude
7.2667°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Molde(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L0956
NGA No.
6476

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Color
white

Structure: airport control tower; the light is shown from a tripod mast on the roof

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Årøy Lighthouse at night?+
Årøy displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Årøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Årøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Molde at 2.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Hjelset (6.4 NM ENE), Elnesvågen (7.3 NM NNW), Vestnes (8.7 NM SSW), Aukra (9.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Årøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Årøy 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 Årøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Årøy 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.