Bøkfjord
Bøkfjord has a focal height of 33 metres, a tower height of 10 metres and a range of 16 nautical miles. It was built in 1947.
- Focal height
- 33 metres
- Tower height
- 10 metres
- Range
- 16 nautical miles
- Built
- 1947
- First lit
- 1910
- Automated
- 2006
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 69.88659, 30.2288
The Bøkfjord Lighthouse is located at the mouth of Bøkfjorden in Finnmark county, Norway. It is situated approximately 20 kilometers north of the town of Kirkenes in Sør-Varanger Municipality, about 26 kilometers west of the border with Russia. The lighthouse was established in 1910 and has a rich history, having been destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in 1947-1948.
The lighthouse is a 10-meter tall white, square, concrete tower with a red, metal, cylindrical light room on top. It emits two white flashes every 15 seconds and has a light intensity of 513,000 candelas, visible for up to 16.2 nautical miles. The light is emitted at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. The site is only accessible by boat and is currently closed to the public.
The Bøkfjord Lighthouse was automated in 2006 and was listed as a protected site in 1998. Its interesting history and unique location make it a notable landmark in Norway. The lighthouse continues to play an important role in maritime navigation, guiding vessels through the coastal waters of Finnmark county. Despite being closed to the public, the Bøkfjord Lighthouse remains a significant and historic structure in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 33 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1910. It was automated in 2006. Its recorded status is active.
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Details
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 16
- Protected
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1947
- Location Text
- Sør-Varanger
- Focal Height M
- 33
- Tower Height M
- 10
- Year Automated
- 2006
- Year First Lit
- 1910