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Kivikari Lighthouse

Q White/Red/Green (sector light) 4s🇫🇮Kotka, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kivikari Lighthouse

Kivikari lighthouse is a 7-meter square stone tower topped with a lantern and gallery. It stands in the Kivikari Channel, a narrow passage between islands opposite the inhabited island of Haapasaari. The lighthouse emits a quick-flashing sector light, showing white, red, or green depending on the direction of approach. Its geographic range is 9.7 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Kotka, located 11.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation within the Kivikari Channel, providing precise guidance through this narrow, island-strewn waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White/Red/Green (sector light) 4s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White/Red/Green (sector light)
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Q W, R or G (sector light)
Focal Height
8m
Light Range
7NM (13.0 km)
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Kotka
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Kymenlaakso
Sea Region
Kivikari Channel, a narrow passage between islands, located across from the inhabited island of Haapasaari.
Latitude
60.2921°
Longitude
27.2052°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kotka(11.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C5410
NGA No.
13412
Wikidata
Q62084066 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: A 7m square stone base with a lantern and gallery.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Kivikari Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 8 meters and a nominal range of 7 nautical miles (approximately 13.0 km), Kivikari 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 Kivikari Lighthouse at night?+
Kivikari displays the characteristic Q White/Red/Green (sector light) 4s. 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 (sector light) color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kivikari Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kivikari Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kotka at 13.5 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Lakulahti (13.5 NM N), Sunila (13.8 NM NNW), Summa (14.7 NM N), Hamina (Fredrikshamn) (14.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kivikari Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kivikari 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 Kivikari Lighthouse?+
Kivikari 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 Kivikari Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kivikari 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.