Hendanes Lighthouse

Hendanes Lighthouse
View of the Hendanes Lighthouse
Map
LocationKinn Municipality
Vestland
Norway
Coordinates61°57′53.1″N 05°02′04.6″E / 61.964750°N 5.034611°E / 61.964750; 5.034611
Tower
Constructed1914
Constructionwooden tower
Automated1952
Height12 metres (39 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, red top
Light
Focal height48.5 metres (159 ft)
Range12.8 nmi (23.7 km; 14.7 mi)
CharacteristicOc (2) WRG 8s.

Hendanes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Hendanes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western shore of the island of Vågsøy, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the village of Vågsvåg.