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Leskär Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 3s🇸🇪Piteå kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Leskär Lighthouse

The Leskär lighthouse is a concrete tower built in 1910, standing 9.5 meters tall with its light at a focal height of 12 meters. It is painted white with a single red horizontal band beneath the gallery. The light emits a white, red, or green signal, characterized by an occulting white light with red and green sectors on a 3-second cycle, visible for 11 nautical miles. The station was first established in 1879, with the current structure erected in 1910. This lighthouse is situated on a skerry approximately 6 kilometers southeast of Piteå, Sweden. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: Leskär lighthouse is essential for safe passage into and out of Piteå, guiding ships through complex approach channels and warning them away from shallow areas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 3s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1910

Significant events: Station established 1879, Lighthouse built 1910

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band under the gallery
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower

Location

City
Piteå kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Norrbotten County
Sea Region
Located on a skerry about 6 km southeast of the entrance to Piteå, Sweden
Latitude
65.1432°
Longitude
21.5077°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haraholmen(6.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C5790
NGA No.
11488
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Leskär Lighthouse at night?+
Leskär displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 3s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Leskär Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Leskär Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Haraholmen at 6.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Munksund (7.5 NM N), Piteå (11.4 NM N), Kåge (22.2 NM SSW), Skellefteå (26.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Leskär Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Leskär 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 Leskär Lighthouse?+
Leskär 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 Leskär Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Leskär 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.