Kjeungskjær
Kjeungskjær has a focal height of 17.5 metres, a tower height of 20.6 metres and a range of 13.1 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 17.5 metres
- Tower height
- 20.6 metres
- Range
- 13.1 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1880
- Automated
- 1987
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 63.7279, 9.53503
The Kjeungskjær Lighthouse is located in Ørland Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is situated on a tiny island at the mouth of the Bjugnfjorden, approximately 3.5 kilometers west of the village of Uthaug and 5 kilometers south of the village of Nes. The lighthouse was built in 1880 and stands at a height of 20.6 meters, with a focal height of 17.5 meters.
The lighthouse is an octagonal-shaped tower made of stone, painted red, and features a Fresnel lens that has been in use since 1906. The light emitted by the lighthouse is 14,400 candelas and can be seen for up to 8 nautical miles. The light is occulting, meaning it is on for a period of time and then off, and it is lit every year from July 21 until May 16, remaining dark during the late spring and early summer months due to the midnight sun.
The Kjeungskjær Lighthouse was automated in 1987, prior to which the lighthouse keeper and their family lived on the lower floors of the building. Today, the lighthouse remains a significant aid to navigation, and its unique features and history make it a notable landmark in Norway. Despite being automated, the lighthouse still holds a rich history and continues to serve its purpose as a guiding light for ships and sailors in the area.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 17.5 metres. The light has a range of 13.1 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1880. It was automated in 1987. Its recorded status is active.
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- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 13.1
- Protected
- Yes
- Location Text
- Ørland
- Focal Height M
- 17.5
- Tower Height M
- 20.6
- Year Automated
- 1987
- Year First Lit
- 1880