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Mellanfjärden Lighthouse

Q White/Red/Green 1.5s🇸🇪Nordanstigs kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mellanfjärden Lighthouse

The Mellanfjärden lighthouse, built in 1948, is an 8-meter tall square wooden skeletal tower. It features a gallery and a square wooden lantern room, with its light emitted through a horizontal slit window. The structure stands on a promontory at the western entrance to Mellanfjärden harbor. Its light shows quick flashes of white, red, or green, depending on the direction, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for local mariners, providing directional guidance for safe entry into Mellanfjärden harbor. Its quick-flashing, multi-colored light helps delineate safe channels and warn of dangers.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White/Red/Green 1.5s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
1.5s
Raw Code
Q W, R, G
Focal Height
10m
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1948

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square wood skeletal tower with gallery and a square wood lantern room; the lights are shown through a horizontal slit window

Location

City
Nordanstigs kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Gävleborg County
Sea Region
promontory on the west side of the entrance to the harbor of Mellanfjärden
Latitude
61.9490°
Longitude
17.3448°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hudiksvall(15.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C6043
NGA No.
10708
Wikidata
Q41444565 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Mellanfjärden Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 10 meters and a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11.1 km), Mellanfjärden is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Mellanfjärden Lighthouse at night?+
Mellanfjärden displays the characteristic Q White/Red/Green 1.5s. 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 Mellanfjärden Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mellanfjärden Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stocka at 4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Hudiksvall (14.7 NM SSW), Iggesund (20.5 NM SSW), Essvik (21.1 NM N), Kubikenborg (23.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mellanfjärden Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mellanfjärden 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 Mellanfjärden Lighthouse?+
Mellanfjärden 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 Mellanfjärden Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mellanfjärden 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.