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Styrsøy Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Styrsøy Lighthouse

The Styrsøy Lighthouse stands 9 meters tall with a focal height of 7.5 meters. Its skeletal metal tower, painted white and topped with a red roof, features a lantern and gallery mounted on a tripod. The light emits three occulting white, red, or green flashes in a 12-second cycle, with a geographic range of 9.5 nautical miles. Located in the Sandøyfjord near Løksfjord, off the southwest coast of Rebbenesøya, the lighthouse is operational and maintained by the city of Tromsø. The site is open to visitors, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation within the Sandøyfjord, particularly for vessels transiting near Løksfjord and along the southwest coast of Rebbenesøya. Its directional occulting light precisely indicates safe channels and warns of potential hazards in this intricate fjord system.

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
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Location

City
Tromsø
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Troms
Sea Region
Sandøyfjord near Løksfjord, off the southwest coast of Rebbenesøya
Latitude
70.0317°
Longitude
18.6634°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tromvik(15.8 km)
Admiralty No.
L3608
NGA No.
13340

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
metal

Structure: lantern and gallery mounted on a tripod

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Styrsøy Lighthouse at night?+
Styrsøy 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 Styrsøy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Styrsøy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vengsøy at 12 NM to the S. Other ports served include Bellvika (15.1 NM S), Dåfjord (15.4 NM E), Tromvik (16.3 NM SSW), Hansnes (20 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Styrsøy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Styrsøy 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 Styrsøy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Styrsøy 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.