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Kemi 3 Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇫🇮Kemi, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kemi 3 Lighthouse

This concrete tower, standing 12 meters tall, is painted yellow with a black lower half. It displays a white light, flashing once every 10 seconds. Kemi 3 is situated about 4 kilometers west of the Keminkraaseli lighthouse and has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The site is accessible by boat, though the tower itself is closed to visitors, underscoring its role as an active navigational aid. Its quadrilateral shape and utilitarian design reflect its primary purpose of guiding vessels.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for directing ships through a fork in the channels approaching Kemi, ensuring safe passage into the Veitsiluoto port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
12m
Light Range
3NM (5.6 km)
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Kemi
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Lapland
Sea Region
marks a fork in the channels approaching Kemi, located about 4 km west of the Keminkraaseli lighthouse.
Latitude
65.6017°
Longitude
24.4641°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Veitsiluoto(6.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C4083.5
NGA No.
18900
ARLHS No.
FIN-018
Wikidata
Q62168749 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
yellow and lower half painted black
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower, upper half painted yellow and lower half painted black

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Kemi 3 Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 12 meters and a nominal range of 3 nautical miles (approximately 5.6 km), Kemi 3 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 Kemi 3 Lighthouse at night?+
Kemi 3 displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Kemi 3 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kemi 3 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ajos at 4.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Veitsiluoto (6.3 NM NE), MAKSNIEMI (6.7 NM ENE), Kemi/Tornio (Kemi/Torneå) (8 NM NNE), SIMONIEMI (11.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kemi 3 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kemi 3 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 Kemi 3 Lighthouse?+
Kemi 3 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 Kemi 3 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kemi 3 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.