Reykjanesviti

Reykjanesviti is a lighthouse located on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, serving as a landfall light for Reykjavik and Keflavik. It was originally built in 1878, but was destroyed by an earthquake just eight years later. The current lighthouse, a 31-meter tall concrete tower with a traditional look, was constructed and illuminated in 1929.

The lighthouse has a distinctive appearance, with a tapered cylindrical tower, balcony, and lantern, and is painted with a white tower and red lantern room. It has a focal height of 73 meters above sea level and a unique light characteristic, flashing two white lights every 30 seconds. The lighthouse is also equipped with an antenna for transmitting DGPS signals and has a resident keeper.

Reykjanesviti is not only an important aid to navigation, but also a historic and scenic landmark, located near an area of thermal activity. The lighthouse has been an important part of Iceland's maritime history, and its unique location and design make it a popular subject for photography. Today, it remains an active and vital part of Iceland's lighthouse system, guiding mariners safely into the nearby harbors.

Light and tower

It has a tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white tower, red lantern room. The light has a focal height of 73 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 30 s. It was first lit in 1929. Its recorded status is active.

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