Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse

Q red 12s🇫🇮Helsinki, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Gustavsvård

This square pyramidal stone tower stands 6 meters tall, with its focal plane at 8 meters. Painted white, it features a lantern and gallery atop a square stone base. The Kustaanmiekka Range Front light, also called Gustavsvård, operates as an active navigational aid near Helsinki. It projects a red light, flashing quickly three times every second. This structure forms the front element of a range system, designed to guide vessels along a specific course.

Why it matters: This range front light, aligned with a rear marker, allows mariners to maintain a precise course, essential for safe navigation through channels or into harbors near Helsinki.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q red 12s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
red
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Q.R. 36
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Helsinki
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Sea Region
Range Front light in Finland, likely guiding vessels into a harbor or channel.
Latitude
60.1379°
Longitude
24.9903°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a square stone base

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Helsinki(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C5196
NGA No.
14564
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near Finland, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Kustaanmiekka Range Front displays the characteristic Q red 12s. 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 Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sveaborg (Suomenlinna) at 0.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Helsinki (2.3 NM NW), LAAJASALO (2.4 NM NNE), Salo (3.6 NM NE), Vuosaari (Nordsjö) (7.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kustaanmiekka 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 Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse?+
Kustaanmiekka 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 Kustaanmiekka Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kustaanmiekka 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.