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Knivskär Range Rear Lighthouse

L White 8s🇸🇪Haparanda kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Knivskär Range Rear Lighthouse

The Knivskär Range Rear light is a 32-meter-high square skeletal tower constructed of steel. It carries a rectangular red daymark with a white vertical stripe. This light is situated on a rock about 7 kilometers south of Haparanda, Sweden, and Tornio, Finland. Its white light emits a long flash every 8 seconds. The geographic range of this light is 15.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light is indispensable for guiding vessels approaching the ports of Haparanda and Tornio, providing a precise alignment to ensure safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L White 8s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
L Fl W 8s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Location

City
Haparanda kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Norrbotten County
Sea Region
Guides vessels approaching the ports of Haparanda, Sweden, and Tornio, Finland, located on a rock about 7 km south of the port.
Latitude
65.6866°
Longitude
24.1150°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Roytta(4.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C5698.1
NGA No.
11980

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
32m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white 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 Knivskär Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Knivskär Range Rear displays the characteristic L White 8s. 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 Knivskär Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Knivskär Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Röyttä at 4.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Sandvik (9 NM WNW), Tornio (Torneå) (9.5 NM N), Ajos (9.9 NM E), Kemi/Tornio (Kemi/Torneå) (11.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Knivskär Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Knivskär Range Rear 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 Knivskär Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Knivskär Range Rear 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 Knivskär Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Knivskär Range Rear 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.