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Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White, Red, Green 1.5s🇮🇸ISOperational

Location & Light Range

About Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

This navigational aid is a cylindrical, white concrete tower standing 4 meters tall with a lantern. It has a focal height of 8 meters and emits a white light with a single 1.5-second flash. The tower is situated on the south side of the fjord, approximately 300 meters west of the Hvanney lighthouse. It serves as the rear light for an entrance range guiding vessels into Höfn, a fishing port located about 1 kilometer away. The geographic range of the light is 9.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: As the rear light of an entrance range, this structure provides essential directional guidance for vessels entering and exiting the fjord, supporting the safe navigation of the fishing port of Höfn.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White, Red, Green 1.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White, Red, Green
Interval
1.5s
Raw Code
Fl 1.5s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

Country
🇮🇸Iceland
Region
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður
Sea Region
Entrance range for Höfn, a fishing port, located on the south side of the fjord about 300 m west of Hvanney lighthouse.
Latitude
64.2319°
Longitude
-15.2004°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hofn, Hornafjordur(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
L4768.21
NGA No.
19092.1

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower with lantern

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White, Red, Green 1.5s. 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 Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Höfn, Hornafjørdur at 1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Djúpivogur (35 NM NE), Breiddalsvik (45.4 NM NE), Stodhvarfjørdur (49.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear 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 Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Suðurfjörutangi Entrance Range Rear 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.