Helnes Lighthouse

Helnes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Helnes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located on the northeastern coast of the island of Magerøya in Nordkapp Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western side of the mouth of the large Porsangerfjorden, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) east of the village of Kamøyvær and about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of the town of Honningsvåg. The lighthouse was established in 1908, destroyed during World War II in 1944, rebuilt from 1946–1948, and automated in 2004. A radio beacon was established in 1955 and it emits a racon signal that is a Morse code letter N (– •).^[1][2][3]

Helnes Lighthouse
Helnes fyrstasjon

View of the lighthouse
Location of the lighthouse
Location	Finnmark, Norway
Coordinates	71°03′42.2″N 26°13′21.4″E
Tower
Constructed	1908 (first)
Construction	Concrete
Automated	2004
Height	10 metres (33 ft)
Shape	Square tower
Markings	white with red top
Fog signal	None
Racon	N (– •)
Light
First lit	late 1940s (current)
Focal height	37.5 metres (123 ft)
Intensity	1,371,000 candela
Range	13.5 nmi (25.0 km; 15.5 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 30s
Norway no.	946000

The 10-metre (33 ft) tall white concrete tower has a light on top at an elevation of 37.5 metres (123 ft) above sea level. The 1,371,000-candela light emits two white flashes every 30 seconds. The light can be seen for up to 13.5 nautical miles (25.0 km; 15.5 mi) in all directions.^[1][2][4]

See also

• Norway portal
• Engineering portal

• Lighthouses in Norway
• List of lighthouses in Norway