Name and Location

The Айновский Lighthouse, officially known as "Ostrov Bol'shoy Aynov," is situated on Ostrov Bol'shoy Aynov in the Pechengsky District of Murmansk Oblast, Russia.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1953 and has been guiding mariners ever since. Its exact heritage status is unknown, but it has been designated as a significant landmark in the region.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, no information is available on the lighthouse's architecture or materials used in its construction.

Light and Navigation

The Айновский Lighthouse emits a white light that flashes every 4.5 seconds for a period of 15 seconds, with a sequence of 0.5+(4) minutes. The light range is approximately 15 nautical miles (27.8 kilometers).

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, information on public accessibility, visiting hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities is unavailable.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands on a rocky outcropping overlooking the surrounding waters, characterized by rugged coastlines, islands, and sea ice during the winter months. The nearby area offers scenic views of the coastline and nearby islands.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no local folklore or unique anecdotes are available about the Айновский Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's operation is automated, meaning it does not require manual assistance from keepers. Its coordinates are 69.8381049° latitude and 31.563357° longitude, which can be accessed via the provided map link: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/69.8381/31.5634. The lighthouse is referenced on nautical charts with the identifier L6028.

Further Information

The Айновский Lighthouse still functions as an aid to navigation for mariners in the region. It does not have a Wikipedia article, and its managing authority is unknown.