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Ruissalo Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇫🇮Turku, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ruissalo Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal concrete tower stands 35 meters tall and features orange and white horizontal bands. It carries a radar antenna and a red rectangular daymark with a yellow vertical stripe. The light emits a white flash every 6 seconds from a focal height of 7.5 meters, with a geographic range of 9.5 nautical miles. The tower is part of a range system, working with a front light to guide vessels. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The Ruissalo Range Rear light is essential for navigating the approach to Turku's main harbor. As part of a range, it offers precise alignment for vessels entering the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Location

City
Turku
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Southwest Finland
Sea Region
The approach range for Turku's main harbor, located at the water's edge on the south side of Ruissalo.
Latitude
60.4218°
Longitude
22.1370°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Turku(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C4804.1.
NGA No.
16972
ARLHS No.
FIN-079

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with orange and white horizontal bands and carrying a radar antenna and a large rectangular daymark colored red with a yellow vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: triangular skeletal tower, painted with orange and white horizontal bands and carrying a radar antenna and a large rectangular daymark colored red with a yellow vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ruissalo Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Ruissalo Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Ruissalo Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ruissalo Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is RAISIO at 2.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Turku (Åbo) (2.8 NM ENE), Nådendal (Naantali) (3.2 NM NW), Rymättylä (Rimito) (6.5 NM WSW), KAUKOLA (7.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ruissalo Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ruissalo 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 Ruissalo Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Ruissalo 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 Ruissalo Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ruissalo 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.