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Flisösund Lighthouse

Q (2) White/Red/Green 6s🇫🇮Föglö, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Flisösund Lighthouse

The Flisösund lighthouse is a 4-meter-tall cylindrical tower constructed from stone, featuring an octagonal lantern. Its base is located on the northwest side of Flisö, approximately 3 kilometers southwest of Ekholmssund. The lighthouse emits a quick flashing light that cycles through white, red, and green every 6 seconds. This directional characteristic provides specific guidance for vessels navigating the surrounding waters. The site of the lighthouse is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed to visitors. Its nearest port is Degerby, located 2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's directional light characteristic, displaying white, red, or green flashes, precisely delineates safe passages and warns of specific hazards in the intricate coastal waters near Flisö and Ekholmssund.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q (2) White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Q(2) WRG 6s
Focal Height
4m
Geographic Range
7.9NM

Location

City
Föglö
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Åland Islands
Sea Region
Northwest side of Flisö, about 3 km southwest of Ekholmssund.
Latitude
60.0168°
Longitude
20.3299°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Degerby(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
C4554.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: round rubblestone tower with an octagonal lantern

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Flisösund Lighthouse at night?+
Flisösund displays the characteristic Q (2) White/Red/Green 6s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 6 seconds. 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 Flisösund Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Flisösund Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Degerby at 1.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Föglö (2.6 NM E), Långnäs (6 NM N), Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) (12.4 NM WNW), KORRVIK (12.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Flisösund Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Flisösund 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 Flisösund Lighthouse?+
Flisösund 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 Flisösund Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Flisösund 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.