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Søby Havn West Mole Lighthouse

F Green🇩🇰Ærø Municipality, DKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Søby Havn West Mole Lighthouse

The Søby Havn West Mole lighthouse, built in 2007, stands at the end of the west mole guiding vessels into Søby Havn. This octagonal wooden tower, painted white with a narrow green horizontal band, reaches a height of 6 meters. It displays a continuous green light from a focal height of 6 meters. The lighthouse was designed to visually complement the older lighthouse on the east mole. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public. The structure's geographic range is 8.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of ferries connecting Søby with Fåborg and Mommark, directly impacting the island's transport links. Its design, specifically crafted to match the historic east mole lighthouse, provides a unique architectural symmetry at the harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2007

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a narrow green horizontal band
Material
wood

Structure: octagonal wood tower with lantern

Location

City
Ærø Municipality
Country
🇩🇰Denmark
Region
Region of Southern Denmark
Sea Region
Located at the end of the west mole at Søby Havn, which serves as the terminal for ferries from Fåborg and Mommark.
Latitude
54.9437°
Longitude
10.2581°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Soby Havn(0.0 km)
Admiralty No.
C1074.5.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Søby Havn West Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Søby Havn West Mole displays the characteristic F Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Søby Havn West Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Søby Havn West Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Søby Havn at 0.1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Avernak By (5.4 NM N), Ærøskøbing (6.2 NM ESE), Mommark (7.5 NM W), Faaborg (9.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Søby Havn West Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Søby Havn West Mole 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 Søby Havn West Mole Lighthouse?+
Søby Havn West Mole 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 Søby Havn West Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Søby Havn West Mole 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.