Stokksnes
Stokksnes (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈstɔksˌnɛːs]) is a headland on the southeastern Icelandic coast, near Hofn and Hornafjördur.[1] Stokksnes is located south of Kastarárfjall mountain, and includes Vestrahorn mountain, which was featured in the Bollywood film Dilwale.[2] The H-3 Radar Station Stokksnes is located at the tip of the headland. The Iceland Air Defence System uses the station to monitor Iceland's airspace.[3]
References[]
- ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Greenland and Iceland Enroute. ProStar Publications. 2005. ISBN 9781577857532.
- ^ Where was it shot? Dilwale. Reykjavík Grapevine.
- ^ "Iceland Air Defense System". Icelandic Coast Guard. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
Coordinates: 64°14′35″N 14°57′36″W / 64.243°N 14.960°W
Categories:
- Headlands of Iceland
- Iceland geography stubs