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Stigelskär Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇫🇮Vaasa, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Stigelskär Range Rear Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical steel tower stands 30 meters tall and carries a large daymark featuring a red color with a yellow vertical stripe. Its focal height reaches 33 meters, providing a geographic range of 15.9 nautical miles. The light emits a red flash every 3 seconds. The skeletal tower is situated on an island approximately 13 kilometers northwest of Vaasa. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This range light guides vessels on a reach to the northeast during their final approach to Vaasa, ensuring safe navigation into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
33m
Geographic Range
15.9NM

Location

City
Vaasa
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Sea Region
Guides vessels on a reach to the northeast on the final approach to Vaasa, located on an island about 13 km northwest of Vaasa.
Latitude
63.1503°
Longitude
21.4624°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vaasa(4.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C4264.51
NGA No.
17888

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a yellow vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a large 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 Stigelskär Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Stigelskär Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Stigelskär Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Stigelskär Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is VARISKARIT at 3.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Vasklot (Vaskiluoto) (4.1 NM SE), VASKILUOTO (4.5 NM SE), Vasa (Vaasa) (4.7 NM SSE), RAIPPALUOTO (5.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Stigelskär Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Stigelskär 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 Stigelskär Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Stigelskär 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 Stigelskär Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Stigelskär 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.