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Sklinna Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Sklinna Lighthouse

Constructed in 1910, Sklinna Lighthouse stands on Heimøya, the easternmost island of the Sklinna archipelago, approximately 15 kilometers north of Vikna. The lighthouse is a cylindrical cast iron tower, 14 meters in height, painted red, and topped with a lantern and gallery. Its light emits a white, red, and green signal, with a characteristic of one white, red, or green flash every 6 seconds. The focal height of the light is 45 meters, providing a geographic range of 17.9 nautical miles. The original 2nd order Fresnel lens remains in operation within the tower. The lighthouse site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse and its preserved station buildings are situated within a protected nature reserve. The continued operation of its original 2nd order Fresnel lens is a notable example of early 20th-century optical technology still in active service.

Background
Sklinna Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Leka Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. Sklinna Lighthouse is located on the island of Heimøya in the Sklinna island group about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of the island of Leka and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of the island of Ytter-Vikna in Nærøysund Municipality. The lighthouse is one of the northernmost points in Trøndelag county.

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
45m
Light Range
18.6NM (34.4 km)
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1910

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
cast iron

Structure: round cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, painted red

Location

City
Leka
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
Located at the highest point of the isolated island of Heimøya, easternmost island of the Sklinna archipelago, about 15 km north of Vikna.
Latitude
65.2020°
Longitude
10.9944°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Leka(20.0 km)
Admiralty No.
L1936
NGA No.
115-9128
ARLHS No.
NOR-207
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q7536044 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Sklinna Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 45 meters and a nominal range of 18.6 nautical miles (approximately 34.4 km), Sklinna is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Sklinna Lighthouse at night?+
Sklinna 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 Sklinna Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sklinna Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Djupvik at 19.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Leka (20 NM ESE), Rørvik (21.3 NM SSE), Ottersøy (21.4 NM SSE), Ottersøya (21.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sklinna Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sklinna 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 Sklinna Lighthouse?+
Sklinna 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 Sklinna Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sklinna 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.