Hornafjörður Lighthouse

The Hornafjörður lighthouse is located on Óslandsvegur, near Höfn, Iceland.

• The airport serving the area, Hornafjörður Airport, is 5 kilometres north of the town.
• The lighthouse was constructed to serve as a navigational aid for ships in the Hornafjörður bay.

History

The construction year is not specified in available data.

• The tower height of the lighthouse is 10 metres above sea level, with a focal height of approximately 20 metres.
• The light characteristics include six different patterns, each with a range of up to 5 nautical miles.

The lighthouse has a distinctive red-green-white color scheme.

Current Status

The Hornafjörður lighthouse is reportedly an active aid to navigation, although its status may be subject to change.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status is mentioned for this lighthouse in available data.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for the Hornafjörður lighthouse.