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Malmö Range Rear Lighthouse

Q White🇸🇪Malmö, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Malmö Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 15 meters tall and is painted red. It carries a red, downward-pointing triangular daymark. The rear range light operates with a quick-flashing white light with a focal height of 20 meters. Its geographic range extends to 13.2 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed. This structure is located in the Kristianiagaten area of Malmö's harbor, approximately 0.8 km from the nearest port facilities.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for safe navigation within Malmö's busy harbor, providing a critical alignment for commercial vessels approaching or departing the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Malmö
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Skåne County
Sea Region
Kristianiagaten in the harbor area of Malmö, Sweden.
Latitude
55.6133°
Longitude
12.9986°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Malmo(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C2360.1
NGA No.
5364

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal tower carrying a red triangular daymark, point down

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Malmö Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Malmö Range Rear displays the characteristic Q White. 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 Malmö Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Malmö Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Malmö at 0.8 NM to the S. Other ports served include Limhamn (2.4 NM SW), Klagshamn (5.5 NM SSW), Bjärred (6.2 NM N), VIKHOG (7.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Malmö Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Malmö Range Rear 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 Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Malmö Range Rear 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 Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Malmö Range Rear 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.