Ostrov Starichkov Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ostrov Starichkov Lighthouse
A square skeletal tower constructed of metal stands 6 meters tall on Ostrov Starichkov. The tower, painted black, features diagonal striping and carries daymarks. With a focal height of 161 meters, it emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 30.6 nautical miles. This structure is located on a steep-sided island approximately 14.6 kilometers from Petropavlovsk, the nearest port. It serves as a navigational aid in the waters near the island.
Why it matters: The elevated focal plane of the light ensures its visibility over a considerable distance, helping guide vessels approaching Avacha Bay and Petropavlovsk. Its light warns mariners of the presence of Ostrov Starichkov island, a significant navigational hazard.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 161m
- Geographic Range
- 30.6NM
Location
- Country
- 🇷🇺RU
- Latitude
- 52.7779°
- Longitude
- 158.6205°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- black
- Material
- metal
Structure: square skeletal tower carrying daymarks with diagonal striping
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Petropavlovsk(14.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M8068
- NGA No.
- 15441.6
- ARLHS No.
- ASR-084
Nearby Ports
اعثر على منارة Ostrov Starichkov على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب RU، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.