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Århus Østhavn Bagfyr Lighthouse

Iso White 2s🇩🇰Aarhus, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Århus Østhavn Bagfyr Lighthouse

The Århus Østhavn Bagfyr is a square skeletal steel mast with a gallery, standing 23 meters tall and painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its light is positioned 26 meters above sea level and emits an isophase white flash every 2 seconds, visible for 14.5 nautical miles. This rear range light serves the Aarhus East Harbour, working in tandem with a front light to guide vessels. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. It is located near the port of Arhus.

Why it matters: This rear range light is indispensable for guiding large cargo vessels and ferries into Aarhus East Harbour, ensuring safe passage and preventing groundings or collisions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso White 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso W 2s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Location

City
Aarhus
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
Aarhus East Harbour, Denmark, serving as a rear range light for vessels navigating into the port.
Latitude
56.1405°
Longitude
10.2168°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arhus(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C0796.1
NGA No.
2286.1

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Århus Østhavn Bagfyr Lighthouse at night?+
Århus Østhavn Bagfyr displays the characteristic Iso White 2s. 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 Århus Østhavn Bagfyr Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Århus Østhavn Bagfyr Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aarhus at 0.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Studstrupværkets Havn (7.9 NM NNE), Rude (8.5 NM S), KNEBELBRO JOLLE (9.3 NM ENE), Hov (13.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Århus Østhavn Bagfyr Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Århus Østhavn Bagfyr 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 Bagfyr Lighthouse?+
Århus Østhavn Bagfyr 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 Bagfyr Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Århus Østhavn Bagfyr 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.