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Store Kamøy Lighthouse

Fl (2) White/Red/Green 5s🇳🇴Hammerfest, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Store Kamøy Lighthouse

The Store Kamøy lighthouse is a 6-meter cylindrical fiberglass tower, painted white with a red lantern roof. It stands 24.5 meters above sea level, emitting two white, green, or red flashes every 5 seconds. This light guides vessels through Kamøysund, a narrow passage to the southeast of Store Kamøy island, north of Sorøya. The lighthouse is located near Hammerfest in the Finnmark region of Norway. Its structure includes a lantern and gallery, and it is accessible by boat.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for safe navigation through the Kamøysund, a particularly narrow and challenging passage. Its sector light system precisely delineates the safe channel, preventing vessels from encountering hidden shoals or rocky outcrops in this intricate waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl(2) WGR 5s
Focal Height
24.5m
Geographic Range
14.2NM

Location

City
Hammerfest
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Finnmark
Sea Region
Kamøysund, a narrow passage around the north end of Sorøya, on the southeastern coast of Store Kamøy.
Latitude
70.8326°
Longitude
23.0677°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red lantern roof
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Melkoya(13.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L3830
NGA No.
13824
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Store Kamøy Lighthouse at night?+
Store Kamøy displays the characteristic Fl (2) White/Red/Green 5s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 5 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 Store Kamøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Store Kamøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Akkarfjord at 8.1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Melkøya (13.7 NM SE), Hammerfest (15.7 NM SE), Forsøl (16.4 NM ESE), Rypefjord (16.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Store Kamøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Store Kamøy 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 Store Kamøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Store Kamøy 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.