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Vestre Skarvegrunnen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Vestre Skarvegrunnen Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 8.5 meters tall on a black post topped with a white gallery and a red lantern roof. Its focal height is 8 meters, and it emits an occulting white, red, or green light every 6 seconds. Located on the west side of the channel between Tromsøya and Håkøya, Norway, it provides a 9.7-nautical-mile geographic range. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port is Tromsdalen, 1.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels through the channel west of Tromsøya and northeast of Håkøya, a busy area with numerous islands and challenging navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Tromsø
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Troms
Sea Region
Located on the west side of the channel west of Tromsøya and northeast of Håkøya, Norway.
Latitude
69.6704°
Longitude
18.8609°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tromsdalen(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
L3638.2
NGA No.
13441.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Color
Black post, white gallery, red lantern roof
Material
concrete

Structure: A 8.5m concrete post with lantern and gallery. The post is painted black, the gallery white, and the lantern roof red.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vestre Skarvegrunnen Lighthouse at night?+
Vestre Skarvegrunnen 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 Vestre Skarvegrunnen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vestre Skarvegrunnen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kaldfjord at 2.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Tromsø (3.1 NM E), Tromsdalen (3.5 NM ESE), Bellvika (7.1 NM NNW), Ramfjordnes (9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vestre Skarvegrunnen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vestre Skarvegrunnen 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 Vestre Skarvegrunnen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vestre Skarvegrunnen 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.