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Kholmsk Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kholmsk Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

This octagonal concrete tower stands 5 meters tall and is painted with a black vertical stripe. It is mounted atop a 5-story apartment building located at the Kholmsk entrance range. The light emits a fixed red beam. Its focal height is 63 meters, and it has a geographic range of 20.5 nautical miles. The structure is part of a front range system, working in conjunction with a rear light positioned to the southeast.

Why it matters: This light is essential for guiding vessels into Kholmsk harbor and exemplifies unique urban navigational infrastructure by its integration into a residential building.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
63m
Geographic Range
20.5NM

Location

Country
🇷🇺Russia
Region
Sakhalin Oblast
Sea Region
Kholmsk, Russia, marking the entrance range
Latitude
47.0467°
Longitude
142.0499°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
black vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower painted with a black vertical stripe and mounted atop a 5-story apartment building

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kholmsk(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M7752
NGA No.
0060
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kholmsk Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Kholmsk Entrance Range Front displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kholmsk Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kholmsk Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kholmsk at 0.7 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Nevelsk (23.5 NM SSW), CHEKHOV (24.5 NM N), Korsakov (38.4 NM SE), Prigorodnoye (43.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kholmsk Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kholmsk Entrance 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.
How can I track vessels near Kholmsk Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kholmsk Entrance 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.