Stafnes Lighthouse
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Stafnes Lighthouse

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Built1925
First lit1925
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height8 m
Light characteristicFl(3)WR 15s
Range12 nautical miles
ColorYellow
Building materialConcrete

Stafnes Lighthouse was built in 1925 at Stafnes between Hafnir and Sandgerði. It was designed by engineer Benedikt Jónasson. The lighthouse is an eight-metre-high square concrete tower. Originally white with a red band, it was painted yellow in 1962.

The lighthouse is 8 metres high. The light has a listed range of 12 nautical miles.

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Stafnes Lighthouse was built in 1925 at Stafnes between Hafnir and Sandgerði. It was designed by engineer Benedikt Jónasson. The lighthouse is an eight-metre-high square concrete tower. Originally white with a red band, it was painted yellow in 1962.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source

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