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Århus Østhavn Forfyr Lighthouse

Oc White 2s🇩🇰Aarhus, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Århus Østhavn Forfyr Lighthouse

The Århus Østhavn Forfyr is a steel skeletal mast light that stands 16 meters tall with a gallery. Its focal height is 18 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash that is on for one second and off for one second. This structure functions as a front range light, working with a rear range light to guide vessels. It is located at the base of the east harbor waterfront in Aarhus, near Denmark's second-largest city.

Why it matters: This front range light is indispensable for guiding ships through the specific approach channels of Aarhus East Harbor, ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels entering and departing one of Denmark's busiest ports.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 2s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Oc W 2s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Aarhus
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Central Denmark Region
Sea Region
Aarhus East Harbor waterfront
Latitude
56.1410°
Longitude
10.2183°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast with gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arhus(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C0796
NGA No.
2286
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Århus Østhavn Forfyr Lighthouse at night?+
Århus Østhavn Forfyr displays the characteristic Oc 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 Forfyr Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Århus Østhavn Forfyr 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 Forfyr Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Århus Østhavn Forfyr 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 Forfyr Lighthouse?+
Århus Østhavn Forfyr 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 Forfyr Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Århus Østhavn Forfyr 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.