Flåvær
Flåvær has a focal height of 16.8 metres, a tower height of 13.8 metres and a range of 13.2 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 16.8 metres
- Tower height
- 13.8 metres
- Range
- 13.2 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1870
- Automated
- 1979
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 62.31585, 5.58552
The Flåvær Lighthouse is located in Herøy Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, on the island of Vardholmen in the Flåværet archipelago. The lighthouse is situated southwest of the town of Fosnavåg and the village of Eggesbønes, and north of the island of Gurskøya.
The lighthouse was first built in 1870, and it has undergone renovations in 1887 and 1914. It stands at a height of 13.8 meters, with a square tower, balcony, and lantern, and is marked by a white tower, red balcony, and lantern. The lighthouse was connected to the electrical power grid in 1952 and was fully automated in 1979.
The Flåvær Lighthouse has a rich history, having been in operation for over 140 years. With its granite basement and wooden tower, it has withstood the test of time and remains an important aid to navigation in the Herøyfjorden. Today, the lighthouse is still operational, serving as a guide for ships and boats in the area, and its historical significance has been recognized and preserved for future generations.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 16.8 metres. The light has a range of 13.2 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1870. It was automated in 1979. Its recorded status is active.
Details
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 13.2
- Protected
- No
- Location Text
- Herøy
- Focal Height M
- 16.8
- Tower Height M
- 13.8
- Year Automated
- 1979
- Year First Lit
- 1870