Runde Lighthouse (Norwegian: Runde fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located on the island Runde in the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It was first lit in 1767. The lighthouse was automated in 2002; the residential buildings were vacated and have since been used as a self-service tourist station.[2][3]

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Runde Lighthouse
Rundøy fyr
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Runde Lighthouse
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LocationHerøy, Møre og Romsdal
Norway
Coordinates62.413048°N 5.586839°E / 62.413048; 5.586839
Tower
Constructed1767 (first)
1826 (second)
1858 (third)
Constructionmasonry
Automated2002
Height14 metres (46 ft)
Shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, red lantern
Heritagecultural property, heritage site in Norway 
Light
First lit1935 (current)
Focal height49.5 metres (162 ft)
Intensity200,200 cd
Rangewhite: 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi)
red: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
green: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)[1]
CharacteristicOc WRG 6s.
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