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Vatinki Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Yellow 6s🇫🇮Hamina, FIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vatinki Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 24 meters tall on Aarholma, a small island located about 6 kilometers southwest of Houtere. It is painted red with a yellow vertical stripe, serving as a daymark. The structure carries a light with a focal height of 26 meters. This light emits a single yellow flash every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 14.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and guides vessels on an outer approach from the Gulf of Finland toward the start of an inside passage.

Why it matters: The Vatinki Range Rear lighthouse offers critical directional guidance for vessels transitioning from the open Gulf of Finland to more confined coastal routes, helping mariners avoid hazardous areas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Yellow 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Yellow
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl Y 6s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Location

City
Hamina
Country
🇫🇮Finland
Region
Kymenlaakso
Sea Region
Located on Aarholma, a small island about 6 km southwest of Houtere, guiding vessels on an outer approach from the Gulf of Finland to the start of the inside passage.
Latitude
60.4148°
Longitude
27.3210°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hamina(7.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C5438.41
NGA No.
13399.8

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a yellow vertical stripe (daymark)
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal tower carrying a large daymark panel colored red with a yellow vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vatinki Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Vatinki Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Yellow 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Vatinki Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vatinki Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Klamila at 7.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Lakulahti (7.6 NM NW), Hamina (Fredrikshamn) (8.7 NM NNW), Poitsila (9.3 NM NNW), Summa (9.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vatinki Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vatinki 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 Vatinki Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Vatinki 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 Vatinki Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vatinki 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.