Rauðinúpur Lighthouse

Built1958

First lit1958

TypeCoastal lighthouse

Tower height8 m

Focal height66 m

Light characteristicMo(R)W 20s

Range16 nautical miles

Rauðinúpur Lighthouse was built in 1958 on Rauðinúpur on the Melrakkaslétta peninsula. The tower is approximately eight metres high and has a focal height of about 66 metres above sea level.

The lighthouse is 8 metres high. The focal height is approximately 66 metres above sea level. The light has a listed range of 16 nautical miles.

Active lighthouse

History

Rauðinúpur Lighthouse was built in 1958 on Rauðinúpur on the Melrakkaslétta peninsula. The tower is approximately eight metres high and has a focal height of about 66 metres above sea level.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source