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Rivinnokka Range Front Lighthouse

Q White 3s🇫🇮Oulu, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rivinnokka Range Front Lighthouse

This red skeletal concrete tower stands 14 meters tall with a focal height of 16 meters. It displays a quick-flashing white light with a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. The structure features a triangular skeletal tower supporting a rectangular daymark, which is colored red with a yellow vertical stripe. Located about 4 kilometers west of Haukipudas in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, the light is situated inland within a forest. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range front light serves as the forward marker for a navigational system, guiding vessels along a specific course into the waterways near Haukipudas. Aligning this light with its rear counterpart provides mariners with essential directional information for safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White 3s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Oulu
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
North Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
Located in a forest about 4 km west of Haukipudas, Finland.
Latitude
65.1968°
Longitude
25.2625°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haukipudas(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
C4123
NGA No.
18684

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a yellow vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: triangular skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a yellow vertical stripe

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 Rivinnokka Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Rivinnokka Range Front displays the characteristic Q 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 Rivinnokka Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rivinnokka Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Haukipudas at 1.8 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Halosenlahti (2.6 NM NNE), KIVINIEMI SOUTH (5.3 NM SSE), Pateniemi (6.6 NM SSE), Uleåborg (Oulu) (11.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rivinnokka Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rivinnokka Range Front 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 Rivinnokka Range Front Lighthouse?+
Rivinnokka Range Front 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 Rivinnokka Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rivinnokka Range Front 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.