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Adası Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇹🇷TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Adası Lighthouse

Adası Lighthouse is a white concrete tower standing 6 meters tall, with a focal height of 17 meters. It is painted white and features two narrow black bands. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 5 seconds, providing a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. This navigational aid is situated on a small island approximately 3 km northwest of Bağarası, off the northernmost tip of the Bodrum Peninsula in Turkey's Muğla region. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northernmost tip of the Bodrum Peninsula and is important for vessels navigating the waters northwest of Bağarası.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Muğla
Sea Region
An island off the northernmost tip of the Bodrum Peninsula, about 3 km northwest of Bağarası.
Latitude
37.1751°
Longitude
27.3563°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bodrum(9.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N4665.2
NGA No.
20172

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Color
white with two narrow black bands
Material
concrete

Structure: white concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Adası Lighthouse at night?+
Adası displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Adası Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Adası Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bodrum at 9.6 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include DIDIM (10.7 NM NNW), Güllük (12.4 NM ENE), Farmakonissi Dodekanissos (14.6 NM WNW), Kos (17.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Adası Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Adası 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 Adası Lighthouse?+
Adası Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Adası Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Adası 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.