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Anadolu Karaburun Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇹🇷Şile, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Anadolu Karaburun Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 8 meters tall, features a white and red exterior and is topped by a square skeletal structure. Its light emits a white flash every 5 seconds. The lighthouse is situated on a sharp and steep promontory west of Sahilköy, near Şile. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The focal height of the light is 43 meters, providing a geographic range of 17.6 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns mariners of the steep promontory it marks west of Sahilköy and is an active aid to navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
43m
Geographic Range
17.6NM

Location

City
Şile
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Sea Region
A sharp and steep promontory west of Sahilköy.
Latitude
41.2141°
Longitude
29.3887°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sile(9.8 km)
Admiralty No.
N5833
NGA No.
19688

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower topped by a square skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Anadolu Karaburun Lighthouse at night?+
Anadolu Karaburun 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 Anadolu Karaburun Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Anadolu Karaburun Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sile at 10 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Pasaköy (13.1 NM SSW), Cubuklu (16.4 NM WSW), Istanbul (17.5 NM WSW), Beylerbeyi (18.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Anadolu Karaburun Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Anadolu Karaburun 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 Anadolu Karaburun Lighthouse?+
Anadolu Karaburun 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 Anadolu Karaburun Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Anadolu Karaburun 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.