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Hietakari Lighthouse

Fl White/Red/Green 3s🇫🇮Kotka, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hietakari Lighthouse

This square, white tower stands 6 meters tall with a focal height of 5 meters. It features a lantern and gallery and emits a directional light. The lighthouse is located on a small island southeast of Lehmäsaari, near Kotka. Its light characteristic is a white, red, and green flash every 3 seconds, providing a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. The structure is operational and situated 2.8 kilometers by sea from the nearest port.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's unique sector light precisely guides mariners through safe channels and warns them away from specific dangers in the waters around Lehmäsaari, ensuring safe passage in this part of the Finnish archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red/Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl WRG 3s
Focal Height
5m
Light Range
6.5NM (12.0 km)
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

City
Kotka
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Kymenlaakso
Sea Region
small island southeast of Lehmäsaari
Latitude
60.3986°
Longitude
27.0046°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kotka(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C5390
NGA No.
13580
ARLHS No.
FIN125
Wikidata
Q62083760 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Hietakari Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 5 meters and a nominal range of 6.5 nautical miles (approximately 12.0 km), Hietakari is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Hietakari Lighthouse at night?+
Hietakari displays the characteristic Fl White/Red/Green 3s. 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 Hietakari Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hietakari Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kotka at 4.9 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Sunila (5.3 NM NNW), Lakulahti (8.6 NM NE), Siltakylä (Broby) (8.7 NM WNW), Summa (8.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hietakari Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hietakari 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 Hietakari Lighthouse?+
Hietakari 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 Hietakari Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hietakari 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.