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Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front Lighthouse

Iso Red 3s🇷🇺Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front Lighthouse

A red cylindrical concrete tower, 12 meters high, is painted with a white vertical stripe. This structure stands 56 meters above sea level and emits an isophase red light with a 3-second cycle. It is located in the inner harbor of Petropavlovsk, Russia, near the port city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 19.5 nautical miles. It serves as the front marker for a navigational range within the harbor.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding vessels safely into the inner harbor of Petropavlovsk, working with other aids to define the navigation channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Red 3s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Iso R 3s
Focal Height
56m
Geographic Range
19.5NM

Location

City
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Country
🇷🇺Russia
Region
Kamchatka Krai
Sea Region
inner harbor of Petropavlovsk, Russia
Latitude
53.0518°
Longitude
158.5906°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
concrete

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Petropavlovsk(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M8073.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front displays the characteristic Iso Red 3s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy at 4 NM to the SSE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front 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 Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Petropavlovskaya Guba Range Front 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.