List of tallest structures in Iceland
An incomplete list of the tallest structures in Iceland. This list contains all types of structures.
| Structure | Year of built | Structural type | Town | Pinnacle height (m) | Pinnacle height (ft) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwave radio mast Hellissandur | 1963 | Guyed Mast | Hellissandur | 412 m | 1350 ft | was used until December 31st, 1994 for LORAN-C, and is now used for longwave broadcasting on 189 kHz. Tallest structure in Western Europe. Insulated against ground |
| NRTF Grindavik, Mast 1 | 1993 | Guyed Mast | Grindavik | 304.8 m | 1000 ft | used for military LF transmission |
| NRTF Grindavik, Mast 1 (old) | ? | Guyed Mast | Grindavik | 243.8 m | 800 ft | used for military LF transmission, dismantled in 1993 |
| Longwave radio mast Eiðar | 1999 | Guyed Mast | Eiðar | 221 m | 725 ft | Has been used since November 18th 1999 for longwave radio broadcasting on 207 kHz. |
| Kárahnjúkar Dam | 2006 | Dam | Kárahnjúkar | 198 m | 650 ft | |
| NRTF Grindavik, Mast 2 | 1983 | Guyed Mast | Grindavik | 182.88 m | 600 ft | used for military LF transmission |
| Old LORAN-C Mast Hellissandur(No longer standing) | 1959 | Guyed Mast | Hellissandur | 190 m | 625 ft | Used for LORAN-C transmission, until the 412m mast at Hellissandur was built in 1963. Dismantled in 1963. Insulated against ground. |
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