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Slåttøy Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Åfjord, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Slåttøy Lighthouse

Slåttøy Lighthouse is a square skeletal tower standing 8 meters tall, with an enclosed upper portion, lantern, and gallery. It is painted white with a red roof. The lighthouse is situated on a skerry just off the east coast of Slåttøy, an island southwest of Linesøy, near Åfjord. Its focal height is 5.5 meters, and it emits a flashing white, red, and green light every 6 seconds. The geographic range is 8.6 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding smaller vessels through intricate channels and past submerged hazards off the coast of Slåttøy, with its directional light providing precise warnings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl WGR 6s
Focal Height
5.5m
Geographic Range
8.6NM

Location

City
Åfjord
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
A skerry just off the east coast of Slåttøy, a smaller island off the southwest coast of Linesøy.
Latitude
64.0047°
Longitude
9.9483°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Afjord(6.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L1637
NGA No.
8352

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: square square skeletal tower with enclosed upper portion, lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Slåttøy Lighthouse at night?+
Slåttøy displays the characteristic Fl 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 Slåttøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Slåttøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Herfjord at 2.3 NM to the E. Other ports served include Stokksund (3.2 NM ENE), Nordfosen (7 NM ESE), Lysøysund (7.4 NM SSW), Vallersund (10.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Slåttøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Slåttøy 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 Slåttøy Lighthouse?+
Slåttøy 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 Slåttøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Slåttøy 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.