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Søndre Katland Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red/Green 12s🇳🇴Farsund, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Søndre Katland Lighthouse

Also known as: Søndre Katland (Søndre Kattland, Søre Katland)

Søndre Katland Lighthouse was built in 1878. The structure consists of a square cylindrical masonry tower, standing 15 meters tall, which rises from one corner of a two-story keeper's house. A lantern and gallery are positioned at the top of the tower. The lighthouse is located on an island at the entrance to the Lyngdfjorden, about 4.5 km southeast of Farsund. Its light displays three white or red flashes followed by green flashes every 12 seconds, with a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse has been unoccupied since 1947.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for safe passage into the Lyngdfjorden. Its integrated design, with the tower emerging from the keeper's house, is a distinctive example of Norwegian lighthouse architecture.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red/Green 12s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Oc(3) WRG 12s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1878

Significant events: Unoccupied since 1947, support group formed 2000, group leased lighthouse, restoration underway 2014

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Farsund(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
B3080
NGA No.
1736
ARLHS No.
NOR-240

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
masonry

Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from one corner of a 2-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Farsund
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Agder
Sea Region
on an island in the mouth of the Lyngdfjorden about 4.5 km southeast of Farsund
Latitude
58.0569°
Longitude
6.8403°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Søndre Katland Lighthouse at night?+
Søndre Katland displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red/Green 12s — 3 white/red/green flashes every 12 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 Søndre Katland Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Søndre Katland Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Farsund at 2.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Hausvikstrand (4.6 NM E), Agnefest (7.1 NM ENE), LYNGDAL (7.4 NM ENE), Båly (9.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Søndre Katland Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Søndre Katland 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 Søndre Katland Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Søndre Katland 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.