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Elbląg Junction Lighthouse

🇵🇱gmina Tolkmicko, PLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Elbląg Junction Lighthouse

Also known as: Elbing

This cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 7 meters tall, with its light positioned 11 meters above the water. It features distinctive black and white horizontal bands. Located near Elbląg, Poland, it marks a junction within the waterway system. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a critical junction in the Elbląg waterways, preventing navigational errors and accidents in this busy inland shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
gmina Tolkmicko
Country
🇵🇱Poland
Region
Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Sea Region
a junction in a waterway near Elbląg, Poland
Latitude
54.3232°
Longitude
19.4279°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Elblag(9.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C3224.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower, colored with black and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Elbląg Junction Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Elbląg Junction Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Krynica Morska at 3.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Krynica Morska (3.7 NM NNE), Frombork (9.1 NM E), Elblag (9.4 NM S), Górki Zachodnie (23.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Elbląg Junction Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Elbląg Junction 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 Elbląg Junction Lighthouse?+
Elbląg Junction 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 Elbląg Junction Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Elbląg Junction 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.