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Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 5s🇯🇵Akita, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse

A bright red, cylindrical concrete tower, standing 16 meters tall, was built in 1986. The structure includes a lantern and gallery, with the light positioned 19 meters above sea level. It emits a single red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 12.9 nautical miles. This lighthouse is located on the outer breakwater of Akita, a prefectural capital. The breakwater has since been extended, leading to the addition of a newer light further out to sea.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the outer breakwater, guiding vessels into Akita Port, an important economic center.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1986

Significant events: The breakwater has been extended and there is a new light

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Akita(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M7066.8
NGA No.
3548
ARLHS No.
JPN-1026

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
bright red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted bright red

Location

City
Akita
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Akita Prefecture
Sea Region
outer breakwater of Akita, a prefectural capital city of about 300,000 residents
Latitude
39.7723°
Longitude
140.0153°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Akita City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 5s — 2 red flashes every 5 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Akita at 2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Funakawa (9 NM NW), Akitafunagawa (9.6 NM NW), Funagawa (10.1 NM NW), Nikaho (22.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Akita City Lighthouses 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 Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Akita City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Akita City Lighthouses 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.