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Malmö Lighthouses Lighthouse

F Green 13s🇸🇪Malmö kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Malmö Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Klagshamn Övre Lighthouse is a 12-meter-tall skeletal steel tower with a square pyramidal shape, painted orange. It carries an orange triangular daymark pointed downwards and stands 14 meters above sea level. This light emits a continuous green signal. It is situated within a forest behind the waterfront of Klagshamn, a small harbor located on the southwest side of Malmö, Sweden. The tower's nearest port is Klagshamn, only 0.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range light system, with its continuous green signal and distinctive daymark, provides precise alignment for vessels entering the harbor of Klagshamn, supporting local maritime activities near Malmö.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 13s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
13s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Malmö kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Skåne County
Sea Region
Located in a forest behind the waterfront of Klagshamn, a small harbor on the southwest side of Malmö, Sweden.
Latitude
55.5234°
Longitude
12.8961°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower carrying an orange triangular daymark, point down

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Klagshamn(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C2403.1
NGA No.
5508
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Malmö Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Malmö Lighthouses displays the characteristic F Green 13s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Malmö Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Malmö Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Klagshamn at 0.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Limhamn (4 NM NNE), Malmö (5.8 NM NE), Skanör (6.6 NM SSW), HOLLVIKSNAS (6.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Malmö Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Malmö Lighthouses 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 Malmö Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Malmö Lighthouses 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 Malmö Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Malmö Lighthouses 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.