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Tekslo Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 5s🇳🇴Øygarden, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tekslo Lighthouse

This fiberglass tower, constructed near 2022, measures 6 meters in height. It is painted white with two black horizontal bands and a red roof. The light's focal plane is 26 meters above sea level, producing white, red, and green flashes at 5-second intervals. Located on a skerry at the north side of the Korsfjord entrance, it faces Marstein lighthouse. The original station commenced operations in 1917, with the current structure replacing it around 2022.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for vessels transiting the Korsfjord entrance, an important waterway for reaching Bergen. Its directional light provides specific navigational information along this Norwegian shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 5s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2022
First Lit
1917

Significant events: Station established 1917, original tower replaced around 2022

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Glesvar(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
B3784
NGA No.
3528

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Color
white with two black horizontal bands, red roof
Material
fiberglass

Structure: fiberglass tower colored white with two black horizontal bands; roof is red

Location

City
Øygarden
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Vestland
Sea Region
Skerry on the north side of the entrance to the Korsfjord, marking the route to Bergen for larger vessels, opposite Marstein lighthouse
Latitude
60.1548°
Longitude
5.0062°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tekslo Lighthouse at night?+
Tekslo displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 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 Tekslo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tekslo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Glesvær at 3.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Torangsvåg (5.2 NM ESE), Tælavåg (5.8 NM N), Austevoll (5.9 NM ESE), Eide Sotra (6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tekslo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tekslo 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 Tekslo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tekslo 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.