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Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Nordkapp, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse

The Søre Honningsvåg lighthouse, first lit in 1912, is an octagonal cylindrical stone tower with a lantern. It measures 7 meters in height, with the light's focal plane at 29 meters. The structure's exterior is white, and it features a red roof. Its light sequence is two white occultations every 8 seconds (Oc(2) 8s), with available red and green sectors. It is located on a ridge above the Honningsvåg port, 0.4 km away. The site is open to visitors, but the tower is not.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the harbour entrance for Honningsvåg, offering a navigation aid with its specific light characteristics and range of 15.1 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) 8s
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1912

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal cylindrical stone tower with lantern

Location

City
Nordkapp
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Finnmark
Sea Region
A small port on the southeast side of Magerøy, situated on a ridge above the waterfront of Honningsvåg.
Latitude
70.9775°
Longitude
25.9653°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Honningsvag(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
L4022
NGA No.
14248
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse at night?+
Søre Honningsvåg displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 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 Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Honningsvåg at 0.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Kuvika (4.5 NM NNW), Skarsvåg (8.5 NM NNW), Gjesvær (13.5 NM WNW), Repvåg (14.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Søre Honningsvåg 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 Søre Honningsvåg Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Søre Honningsvåg 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.