Dyrøy Lighthouse Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Dyrøy Lighthouse Lighthouse
This lighthouse stands on a 7-meter white post, topped with a lantern and gallery, distinguished by its red lantern roof. It is situated on a skerry off a mainland promontory, marking the entrance to the Dyrøysund. The light displays a single flash every five seconds, alternating between white, red, and green to indicate the direction of approach. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. Its nearest port is Lavangen, located 11.1 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for mariners navigating the Dyrøysund, a key waterway in the Troms region. Its sector light system offers precise directional guidance, helping vessels avoid hazards within the sound and ensuring safe passage through this coastal entrance.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W R G 5s
- Focal Height
- 6m
- Geographic Range
- 8.9NM
Location
- City
- Dyrøy
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Troms
- Sea Region
- Located on a skerry off a promontory of the mainland, marking the entrance to the Dyrøysund.
- Latitude
- 68.9969°
- Longitude
- 17.4743°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Lavangen(11.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L3384
- NGA No.
- 12780
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7m
- Tower Color
- White with a red lantern roof
Structure: A 7m white post with lantern and gallery, featuring a red lantern roof.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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