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]

Lighthouse at Stokksnes

References

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  1. ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Greenland and Iceland Enroute. ProStar Publications. 2005. ISBN 9781577857532.
  2. ^ Where was it shot? Dilwale. Reykjavík Grapevine.
  3. ^ "Iceland Air Defense System". Icelandic Coast Guard. Retrieved 25 May 2018.

64°14′35″N 14°57′36″W / 64.243°N 14.960°W / 64.243; -14.960