Åhus Nedre Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Åhus Nedre Lighthouse
A square skeletal steel tower, standing 38 meters tall, guides vessels into Åhus harbor. The lighthouse, first lit in 1963, has a focal height of 35 meters and emits a quick-flashing red light. It is situated on the north side of the harbor entrance, 0.1 kilometers from the port of Åhus. A red triangular daymark is also carried by the structure. The original station at this location was established in 1897, with the current tower built in 1963.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for maritime commerce, specifically guiding ships through the entrance range into Åhus, the port of Kristianstad. Its quick-flashing red light, paired with a rear light, ensures safe passage for vessels navigating the harbor approach.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Quick
- Light Color
- Red
- Raw Code
- Q R
- Focal Height
- 35m
- Light Range
- 12NM (22.2 km)
- Geographic Range
- 16.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1963
Significant events: station established 1897, current tower built 1963
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ahus(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- C7572.3
- NGA No.
- 7222
- Wikidata
- Q42662272 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 38m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- steel
Structure: square skeletal tower, also carrying a red triangular daymark
Location
- City
- Åhus
- Country
- 🇸🇪Sweden
- Region
- Skåne County
- Sea Region
- Entrance range for Åhus, the port of Kristianstad, located on the north side of the harbor entrance.
- Latitude
- 55.9279°
- Longitude
- 14.3212°
Nearby Vessels
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