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Podkhodnogo Kanala Range Rear Lighthouse

6s🇷🇺RUOperational

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 18 meters tall, is painted white with a single red vertical stripe and is mounted on a concrete pier. It is part of a range system for vessels approaching St. Petersburg. The light emits a steady green flash every 6 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. The tower is situated approximately 500 meters west of its front range counterpart. While the site is open for visitors to approach by boat, the tower itself is not accessible to the public.

Why it matters: This range light system is essential for guiding ships along a specific bearing through a critical shipping channel into St. Petersburg, ensuring safe passage and avoidance of hazards.

Characteristic Signature
6s
Interval
6s
Raw Code
from front
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM
Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
59.9549°
Longitude
30.1168°
Nearest Port
St Petersburg(5.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C4076.451
NGA No.
13077.51
Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe and mounted on a concrete pier
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical tower, painted white with a red vertical stripe and mounted on a concrete pier

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
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Which ports and harbors does Podkhodnogo Kanala Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Podkhodnogo Kanala Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gorskaya at 6.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Saint Petersburg (ex Leningrad) (6.7 NM ESE), Sestroretsk (10 NM NNW), LOMONOSOV (10.6 NM W), Kronshtadt (10.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Podkhodnogo Kanala Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Podkhodnogo Kanala 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 Podkhodnogo Kanala Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Podkhodnogo Kanala 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.