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Ostrov Krestovskiy Range Rear Lighthouse

🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ostrov Krestovskiy Range Rear Lighthouse

The Ostrov Krestovskiy Range Rear is a cylindrical tower, 17 meters in height, painted white with a single red vertical stripe. It stands 18 meters above sea level and emits a light that indicates its position relative to a front range light. This aid to navigation has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. It is located 5.9 kilometers from St Petersburg.

Why it matters: This rear range light is essential for vessels navigating the approach to St. Petersburg, marking the specific alignment required to avoid submerged hazards and maintain the deepest channel.

Light & Optic

Raw Code
from front
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
59.9814°
Longitude
30.2007°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
St Petersburg(5.9 km)
Admiralty No.
C4076.51
NGA No.
13077.1
ARLHS No.
ERU-311

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe

Structure: round cylindrical tower, painted white with a red vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Ostrov Krestovskiy Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ostrov Krestovskiy Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint Petersburg (ex Leningrad) at 5.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Gorskaya (7.7 NM WNW), Sestroretsk (10.4 NM NW), Kronshtadt (13.3 NM W), LOMONOSOV (13.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ostrov Krestovskiy Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ostrov Krestovskiy 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.
How can I track vessels near Ostrov Krestovskiy Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ostrov Krestovskiy 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.