Flatholmen Lighthouse

Fladholmen Lighthouse or Flatholmen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Fladholmen/Flatholmen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in Sola municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located on a small, flat islet located just west of the village of Tananger. The lighthouse was established in 1862, rebuilt in 1952, and replaced with an electric lamp in 1984.^[2]

Fladholmen Lighthouse
Flatholmen Lighthouse

Flatholmen island, the Lighthouse is located at the right side
Location	Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates	58°55′21″N 05°33′18″E
Tower
Constructed	1957
Construction	Concrete tower
Automated	1984
Height	8.2 metres (27 ft)
Shape	Cylindrical tower
Markings	White with red top
Operator	Sola Kommune[1]
Light
First lit	1862
Focal height	17.5 metres (57 ft)
Intensity	35,100 Candela
Range	12.5 nmi (23.2 km; 14.4 mi)
Characteristic	Oc 6s
Norway no.	100500

The 8.2-metre (27 ft) tall, concrete lighthouse is white with a red top. The light sits at an elevation of 17.5 metres (57 ft) above sea level. The occulting light is on for 3 seconds, then off for 3 seconds. The light is white, red or green depending on the direction. The 35,100-candela light can be seen for up to 12.5 nautical miles (23.2 km; 14.4 mi). The station includes at least two 1+1⁄2-story keeper's houses and several other buildings.^[1][3]

See also

• Norway portal

• List of lighthouses in Norway
• Lighthouses in Norway