Ona
Ona has a focal height of 40 metres, a tower height of 14.7 metres and a range of 15 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 40 metres
- Tower height
- 14.7 metres
- Range
- 15 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1867
- Automated
- 1971
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 62.86614, 6.55154
The Ona Lighthouse is located on the small island of Ona in Ålesund Municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It stands on Onakalven, the highest cliff on the island, overlooking the harbor and the surrounding wooden houses. The lighthouse has a distinctive appearance, with a red round cast iron tower that is 14.7 meters tall and a light that sits at an elevation of 40 meters above sea level.
The Ona Lighthouse was built in 1867 and has been in operation for over 150 years. It was fully automated in 1971 and features a continuous white light that shines all night long, accompanied by a bright red flash every 30 seconds. The light has an intensity of 79,000 candela and can be seen for up to 17.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse is in operation from July 16 to May 21 each year, with the exception of the midnight sun period in May and July.
The Ona Lighthouse is an historic and significant aid to navigation, with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. The original rotating Fresnel lens remains in use, making it a notable example of preserved lighthouse technology. Today, the lighthouse remains an important part of Norway's coastal heritage, and its unique location and appearance make it a notable landmark in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 40 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1867. It was automated in 1971. Its recorded status is active.
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Details
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 15
- Protected
- No
- Location Text
- Ålesund
- Focal Height M
- 40
- Tower Height M
- 14.7
- Year Automated
- 1971
- Year First Lit
- 1867