Langøytangen Lighthouse

Langøytangen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Langøytangen fyr) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on the island of Langøya in Langesund in municipality of Bamble, Norway. It marks the southern point of the Langesund Sound. It is available for rental for overnight guests.^[1][2][3]

Langøytangen Lighthouse
Langøytangen fyrstasjon

View of the lighthouse
Location of the lighthouse
Location	Telemark, Norway
Coordinates	58°59′27″N 9°45′29″E
Tower
Constructed	1839 (first)
Foundation	granite
Construction	masonry
Automated	1990
Height	14.5 metres (48 ft)
Shape	square tower
Markings	white with red top
Fog signal	yes
Light
First lit	1876 (current)
Focal height	18.5 metres (61 ft)
Range	Red: 5.9 nmi (10.9 km; 6.8 mi) Green: 5.6 nmi (10.4 km; 6.4 mi) White: 8 nmi (15 km; 9.2 mi)
Characteristic	Oc WRG 6s
Norway no.	044200

The light sits at an elevation of 17 metres (56 ft), emitting a white, red, or green light depending on direction. The light is occulting once every 6 seconds. The 12 metres (39 ft) tall square stone tower is attached to one end of a one-story keeper's house. The lighthouse is painted white and the lantern and gallery on top are painted red. A foghorn emits two blasts every 60 seconds.^[4]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Norway
• Lighthouses in Norway