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Lotsberget Range Front Lighthouse

Oc White 2s🇫🇮Mariehamn, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lotsberget Range Front Lighthouse

This cylindrical skeletal tower stands 28 meters tall on a bluff south of Mariehamn. It carries a red daymark with a yellow vertical stripe, serving as the front light for an approach range. Its focal height reaches 34 meters, emitting an occulting white light that flashes every 2 seconds. This structure helps guide vessels into the port, located only 0.6 kilometers away. The tower's design is a square cylindrical skeletal form with a rectangular daymark.

Why it matters: This light serves as the front of an approach range for Mariehamn, providing essential alignment for safe passage into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 2s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Oc W 2s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

City
Mariehamn
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Åland Islands
Sea Region
An approach range for Mariehamn, located on a bluff on the south side of the city.
Latitude
60.0851°
Longitude
19.9349°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a yellow vertical stripe

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a yellow vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mariehamn(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
C4500.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lotsberget Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Lotsberget Range Front displays the characteristic Oc White 2s. 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 Lotsberget Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lotsberget Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is KORRVIK at 0.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) (0.6 NM N), Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) (1 NM NNE), Gottby (Godby) (4.2 NM NW), Färjsundet (8.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lotsberget Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lotsberget 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 Lotsberget Range Front Lighthouse?+
Lotsberget 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 Lotsberget Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lotsberget 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.