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Båden Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 5s🇫🇮Brändö, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Båden Lighthouse

Båden lighthouse is a 7-meter tall, round cylindrical concrete tower located on a skerry southeast of Jurmo. Its exterior is white with a black lantern and gallery. The light, positioned at a focal height of 6 meters, produces a flashing white, red, or green signal every 5 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 8.9 nautical miles. The site is accessible to visitors, though the tower remains closed. The nearest port is Inio, located 9.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the Skiftet channel, separating the Åland Islands from mainland Finland. The light's characteristic assists vessels in navigating the complex waterway and avoiding submerged hazards in this island-dense area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 5s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

City
Brändö
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Åland Islands
Sea Region
Located on a skerry in the Skiftet, the channel separating Åland from the mainland, southeast of Jurmo. It guides vessels in the channel between Åland and the islands of Southwest Finland Province.
Latitude
60.4979°
Longitude
21.1404°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Inio(9.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C4650.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with black lantern and gallery
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Båden Lighthouse at night?+
Båden displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Båden Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Båden Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is VUOSNAINEN at 3.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Brändö (6 NM SSW), Iniö (9.7 NM SE), Tövsala (Taivassalo) (14.2 NM ENE), Velkua (15.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Båden Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Båden Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Båden Lighthouse?+
Båden Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Båden Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Båden Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.