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Æsøysundet Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Kinn, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Æsøysundet Lighthouse

This 6-meter tall lighthouse stands on a square platform supported by black piles, located on a skerry off the southwestern tip of Skorpa. The lantern room, which tops the structure, is painted white with a red roof. Its focal height reaches 9 meters above sea level. The light emits white, red, or green flashes on a 6-second cycle, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. This navigational aid is situated on the north side of the Skorpefjord, a passage leading towards Florø.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the passage through the Skorpefjord, guiding vessels towards Florø, a significant regional port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 6s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Kinn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
A skerry off the southwestern tip of Skorpa, on the north side of the Skorpefjord, which is the passage leading to Florø.
Latitude
61.5832°
Longitude
4.7833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black

Structure: A 6m structure consisting of a square platform supported by piles, topped with a lantern. The lantern is white with a red roof, and the piles are black.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Floro(7.2 km)
Admiralty No.
L0308
NGA No.
5100
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Æsøysundet Lighthouse at night?+
Æsøysundet displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Æsøysundet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Æsøysundet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gunhildvågen at 6.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Flora (7.2 NM E), Florø (7.2 NM E), Botnaneset - Flora (8.3 NM ENE), Kalvåg (11.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Æsøysundet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Æsøysundet 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 Æsøysundet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Æsøysundet 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.