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Piteå Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇸🇪Piteå kommun, SEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Piteå Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1971, stands 29 meters tall in the Gulf of Bothnia. Its cylindrical tower, painted black with a single red horizontal band, features three galleries and a helipad. The light emits a white flash every 3 seconds, visible for over 15 nautical miles. The structure is located about 30 km south-southeast of Luleå and 40 km east-southeast of Piteå. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation in the northern Gulf of Bothnia, guiding commercial shipping to and from the industrial ports of Luleå and Piteå.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
29m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with three galleries and a helipad on top

Location

City
Piteå kommun
Country
🇸🇪Sweden
Region
Norrbotten County
Sea Region
Located in the Gulf of Bothnia about 30 km south southeast of Luleå and 40 km east southeast of Piteå.
Latitude
65.1097°
Longitude
22.3166°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pitea(18.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C5744
NGA No.
11624
ARLHS No.
SWE-051
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Piteå Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Piteå Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Piteå Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Piteå Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Haraholmen at 18.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Munksund (22.7 NM WNW), Piteå (24.5 NM WNW), Luleå (28.7 NM N), Kåge (36.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Piteå Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Piteå Lighthouses 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 Piteå Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Piteå Lighthouses 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 Piteå Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Piteå Lighthouses 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.