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Blackkallen Lighthouse

🇸🇪Skellefteå kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Blackkallen Lighthouse

The Blackkallen lighthouse is a 13-meter cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery, situated on a conical concrete base. It is painted white with a single black horizontal band. The station was established in 1907, but the current tower was built in 1921. Located on a small island approximately 10 kilometers east of Lövånger in Västerbotten County, it served the coastal waters near Skellefteå kommun. Its geographic range was 11.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse became inactive in 2014 and is no longer operational.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's construction, featuring a round cylindrical concrete tower on a conical base, represents early 20th-century lighthouse engineering in the region. Its position east of Lövånger was important for guiding coastal traffic.

Light & Optic

Raw Code
Exting
Focal Height
12.5m
Light Range
11NM (20.4 km)
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1921
First Lit
1907

Significant events: Inactive since 2014

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sikea(19.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C5832
NGA No.
11352
Wikidata
Q41706012 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one black horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a conical concrete base

Location

City
Skellefteå kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Västerbotten County
Sea Region
small island about 10 km (6 mi) east of Lövånger
Latitude
64.3357°
Longitude
21.5129°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Blackkallen Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 12.5 meters and a nominal range of 11 nautical miles (approximately 20.4 km), Blackkallen is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
Which ports and harbors does Blackkallen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Blackkallen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Böda at 12.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Rönnskär (21.7 NM NNW), Skelleftehamn (22.1 NM NNW), Skellefteå (29.7 NM NNW), Kåge (32.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Blackkallen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Blackkallen 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 Blackkallen Lighthouse?+
Blackkallen 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 Blackkallen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Blackkallen 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.