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Kalkgrund Range Front Lighthouse

Q White/Red/Green🇫🇮Föglö, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kalkgrund Range Front Lighthouse

This 9-meter cylindrical concrete tower is located on Kalkgrund, a small island in the eastern Åland Islands. It is painted white and features a large, rectangular daymark that is red with a yellow vertical stripe. The tower has a lantern and gallery, with a focal height of 11 meters. The Kalkgrund Range Front emits a quick white, red, or green light. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Degerby, 2.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light serves as the front marker for the Kalkgrund Range, guiding northbound vessels through a significant north-south passage in the eastern Åland archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
Q W,R,G
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Föglö
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Åland Islands
Sea Region
Located on Kalkgrund, a tiny island in eastern Åland, guiding vessels northbound through an important north-south passage. It is the front light of the Kalkgrund Range, which is the reverse of the Brändö Föglö range.
Latitude
60.0548°
Longitude
20.3281°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Degerby(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C4566.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and carrying a large rectangular daymark colored red with a yellow vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white and carrying a large rectangular daymark colored red with a yellow vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kalkgrund Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Kalkgrund Range Front displays the characteristic Q White/Red/Green. 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 Kalkgrund Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kalkgrund Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Degerby at 2.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Föglö (3.5 NM SE), Långnäs (3.8 NM NNW), Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) (11.6 NM WNW), KORRVIK (12 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kalkgrund Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kalkgrund Range Front 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 Kalkgrund Range Front Lighthouse?+
Kalkgrund Range Front 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 Kalkgrund Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kalkgrund Range Front 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.