Longwave radio mast Hellissandur

The 412-meter-tall metal mast features five levels of steel ropes with insulators and stands prominently on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland.

Built in 1963, the structure replaced a 190-meter LORAN-C mast and served as the main communication facility for maritime operations until September 2024.

The mast represented Iceland's dedication to maintaining communication networks, particularly for supporting seafaring communities along the North Atlantic routes.

The facility transmitted signals at 189 kHz with 300 kilowatts of power, ensuring coverage across extensive maritime areas for ships navigating northern waters.

This structure held the distinction of being the highest longwave radio mast worldwide and the tallest ground structure in Western Europe.

Location: Hellissandur

Inception: 1963

Height: 412 m

GPS coordinates: 64.90722,-23.92222

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:11