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Frihamn Range Rear Lighthouse

Q White🇸🇪Malmö, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Frihamn Range Rear Lighthouse

This square steel skeletal tower stands 30 meters tall and carries an orange diamond-shaped daymark. Its focal height reaches 32 meters, providing a geographic range of 15.7 nautical miles. The light emits a quick-flashing white signal. This rear range light functions alongside a front light to establish a precise navigational line for vessels. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The Frihamn Range Rear light is indispensable for safe navigation within the Malmö harbor, providing a critical alignment for vessels traversing the Grimsbygaten channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Location

City
Malmö
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Skåne County
Sea Region
harbor area on the Grimsbygaten, Sweden
Latitude
55.6137°
Longitude
13.0105°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Malmo(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C2374.1
NGA No.
5400

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange daymark
Material
steel

Structure: square steel skeletal tower carrying an orange diamond-shaped daymark

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Frihamn Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Frihamn Range Rear displays the characteristic Q White. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Frihamn Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Frihamn Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Malmö at 0.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Limhamn (2.7 NM SW), Klagshamn (5.8 NM SSW), Bjärred (6.2 NM N), VIKHOG (7.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Frihamn Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Frihamn Range Rear 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 Frihamn Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Frihamn Range Rear 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 Frihamn Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Frihamn Range Rear 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.