Langanes Lighthouse by Arnarfjörður
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Langanes Lighthouse by Arnarfjörður

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Built1949
First lit1949
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height4.8 m
Light characteristicFl WRG 15s
Range10 nautical miles
Building materialConcrete

Langanes Lighthouse in Arnarfjörður was built in 1949 and designed by engineer Axel Sveinsson. The rectangular concrete lighthouse is approximately 4.8 metres high. Gas equipment was used until 1993, when the lighthouse was converted to solar-powered electricity.

The lighthouse is 4.8 metres high. The light has a listed range of 10 nautical miles.

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Langanes Lighthouse in Arnarfjörður was built in 1949 and designed by engineer Axel Sveinsson. The rectangular concrete lighthouse is approximately 4.8 metres high. Gas equipment was used until 1993, when the lighthouse was converted to solar-powered electricity.

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