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Århus Østhavn Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇩🇰Aarhus, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Århus Østhavn Lighthouse

Also known as: Århus Østhavn (Nordmole)

A 5-meter tall, cylindrical steel tower, painted white with a red horizontal band, is located on a breakwater at the eastern harbor entrance in Aarhus, Denmark. The lighthouse displays a red light that flashes once every three seconds (Fl R 3s), with a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. Its focal height reaches 8 meters above sea level. The structure is inaccessible to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid, marking the eastern harbor entrance for commercial vessels serving the container terminal in Aarhus. Its light characteristic aids mariners in identifying the port's entry point, facilitating secure transit within the region's shipping routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Aarhus
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
Located on a short breakwater at the tip of the east harbor in Aarhus, Denmark, which includes the container terminal.
Latitude
56.1584°
Longitude
10.2448°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: round metal tower painted white with a red horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arhus(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C0793.5
NGA No.
2281
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Århus Østhavn Lighthouse at night?+
Århus Østhavn displays the characteristic Fl 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 Århus Østhavn Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Århus Østhavn Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aarhus at 0.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Studstrupværkets Havn (6.5 NM NNE), KNEBELBRO JOLLE (8 NM ENE), Rude (9.5 NM S), Ebeltoft (14.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Århus Østhavn Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Århus Østhavn 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 Århus Østhavn Lighthouse?+
Århus Østhavn 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 Århus Østhavn Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Århus Østhavn 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.