Kandilli Burnu Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kandilli Burnu Lighthouse
A tower is attached to a two-story Bosporus Navigation Control building at Kandilli Burnu. This structure houses a light that emits a red flash every three seconds. The lighthouse stands on a promontory at a sharp bend in the Bosporus. This location is in the Kandilli neighborhood on the waterway's eastern bank. The light has a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles and its focal height is 27 meters. It operates as a navigational aid.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for maritime safety, guiding ships through a sharp bend in the Bosporus. Its red flash provides a visual aid for vessels navigating this busy strait.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 27m
- Geographic Range
- 14.7NM
Location
- City
- Üsküdar
- Country
- 🇹🇷Turkey
- Region
- Istanbul
- Sea Region
- A promontory at a sharp bend in the Bosporus, in the Kandilli neighborhood, on the east bank of the Bosporus.
- Latitude
- 41.0737°
- Longitude
- 29.0560°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: A tower attached to a 2-story Bosporus Navigation Control building, housing a light.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Beylerbeyi(1.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- N4944
- NGA No.
- 17412
اعثر على منارة Kandilli Burnu على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Turkey، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.