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Ohtakari Lighthouse

F White 6s🇫🇮Kokkola, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ohtakari Lighthouse

The Ohtakari lighthouse is an unpainted, square pyramidal skeletal tower constructed from concrete. Standing 18 meters tall, its focal height reaches 23 meters above sea level. This light emits a continuous white flash and has a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located at the end of a long promontory within the small harbor village of Ohtakari, approximately 25 kilometers north of Kokkola. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This unpainted concrete tower serves as a distinct visual landmark for local fishing boats and recreational craft approaching Ohtakari harbor, a village at the end of a long promontory.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
23m
Light Range
4.3NM (8.0 km)
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
Kokkola
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Central Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
Located in Ohtakari, a small harbor village at the end of a long promontory about 25 km north of Kokkola.
Latitude
64.0893°
Longitude
23.4096°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rahja(10.1 km)
Admiralty No.
C4194
NGA No.
18308
Wikidata
Q61982652 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
unpainted
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, unpainted

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Ohtakari Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 23 meters and a nominal range of 4.3 nautical miles (approximately 8.0 km), Ohtakari 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 Ohtakari Lighthouse at night?+
Ohtakari displays the characteristic F White 6s. 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 Ohtakari Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ohtakari Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Himanka at 6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Himankakylä (8.6 NM ENE), MARINKAINEN (9.1 NM S), Rahja (10.1 NM NE), Kalajoki (11.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ohtakari Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ohtakari 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 Ohtakari Lighthouse?+
Ohtakari 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 Ohtakari Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ohtakari 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.