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Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) Range Front Lighthouse

🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) Range Front Lighthouse

This 12-meter tall cylindrical tower, with its light at a 14-meter focal height, is painted white with a black vertical stripe. Situated 4.3 kilometers from Kronshtadt on Kotlin Island, it provides a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The structure is a round tower. The site is open for visits, but the tower itself is closed to the public. Its operational status is listed as true, though historical information suggests its light is no longer active.

Why it matters: This structure served as a range marker, assisting vessels navigating the channels of the Gulf of Finland towards Kronshtadt and St. Petersburg.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
59.9636°
Longitude
29.8567°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kronshtadt(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C4042.2
NGA No.
13044

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe

Structure: round tower, painted white with a black vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kronshtadt at 3.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include LOMONOSOV (3.4 NM SW), Bronka Port (5.2 NM WSW), Gorskaya (5.2 NM NE), Lomonosov (5.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) 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 Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) Range Front Lighthouse?+
Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) 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 Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kronstadt Fairway No. 15 (Summer Harbor) 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.