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Rivinnokka Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇫🇮Oulu, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rivinnokka Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel, skeletal tower stands 24 meters tall and is painted white with a single black horizontal band. It is topped by a rectangular daymark, red with a yellow vertical stripe. The light emits a white flash every 3 seconds, visible for 14.7 nautical miles. Located about 4 km west of Haukipudas within a forest, it serves as the rear marker for a range. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light, used with its counterpart front light, provides a precise alignment for vessels navigating into Haukipudas, ensuring safe passage through the designated channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

City
Oulu
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
North Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
Located in a forest about 4 km west of Haukipudas, Finland, serving as a range rear light.
Latitude
65.1957°
Longitude
25.2701°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haukipudas(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
C4123.1
NGA No.
18684.1
ARLHS No.
FIN-085

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with one black horizontal band
Material
steel

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 Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Rivinnokka Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rivinnokka Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Haukipudas at 1.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Halosenlahti (2.5 NM NNE), KIVINIEMI SOUTH (5.2 NM SSE), Pateniemi (6.4 NM SSE), Uleåborg (Oulu) (11.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rivinnokka Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rivinnokka 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.
What shipping routes pass near Rivinnokka Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Rivinnokka Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rivinnokka 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.