Urðir (Urdir, Vestmannaeyjar) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Urðir (Urdir, Vestmannaeyjar) Lighthouse
Constructed in 1986, Urðir lighthouse stands 30 meters above sea level. This white tower is situated on the Vestmannaeyjar islands off the coast of Iceland. Its light is visible for 15.3 nautical miles, providing a navigational aid in the waters surrounding the archipelago. The lighthouse is located just 1 kilometer from the nearest port of Vestmannaeyjar. It remains operational, guiding vessels through the area.
Why it matters: Urðir lighthouse is essential for maritime traffic navigating the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, particularly aiding local fishing fleets that depend on the surrounding waters.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- White
- Focal Height
- 30m
- Geographic Range
- 15.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1986
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Vestmannaeyjar(1.0 km)
- ARLHS No.
- ICE-093
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: A white lighthouse.
Location
- City
- Vestmannaeyjar
- Country
- 🇮🇸Iceland
- Sea Region
- Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
- Latitude
- 63.4366°
- Longitude
- -20.2277°
Nearby Vessels
Urðir (Urdir, Vestmannaeyjar) Deniz Feneri'ni canlı deniz haritasında bulun
Iceland yakınlarında sefer planlayın, yakındaki gemileri gerçek zamanlı görün ve uygulamada 14.900'den fazla seyir yardımcısını keşfedin.