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Afrika Lighthouse

Fl White 5.5s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Afrika Lighthouse

Also known as: Afrika (Mys Afrika)

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1960, stands 29 meters tall and features a cylindrical shape painted with black and white horizontal bands. A red dome caps the lantern room. The light emits a white flash every 5.5 seconds from a focal height of 38 meters, with a geographic range of 16.7 nautical miles. The structure is located on the eastern cape of a peninsula, approximately 29 kilometers from Ust Kamchatsk.

Why it matters: The lighthouse, located on a peninsula named for a Russian Navy cruiser that mapped the area in 1882, serves as a key navigational marker.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5.5s
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1960

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ust Kamchatsk(28.7 km)
ARLHS No.
ASR-009

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
29m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted with black and white horizontal bands; lantern dome painted red

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
56.1867°
Longitude
163.3586°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Afrika Lighthouse at night?+
Afrika displays the characteristic Fl White 5.5s. 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.
Is Afrika Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Afrika 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.
How can I track vessels near Afrika Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Afrika 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.