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Antalya South Mole Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇹🇷Antalya, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Antalya South Mole Lighthouse

This cylindrical fiberglass tower, painted white with a narrow green horizontal band, stands 10 meters tall on the south mole of Antalya's old fishing harbor. With a focal height of 12 meters, it emits a single green flash every 3 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The current light replaced an earlier structure, reflecting ongoing modernization of the harbor's navigational aids. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. This light serves the port of Antalya, which is located approximately 4.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light is important for the safe navigation of local fishing boats and recreational vessels entering and exiting Antalya's old fishing harbor, clearly marking the south mole. Its unique barbell-shaped fiberglass tower provides a distinct visual landmark for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Earlier light replaced

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow green horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped fiberglass tower, colored white with a narrow green horizontal band

Location

City
Antalya
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Antalya
Sea Region
South mole of the old fishing harbor of Antalya
Latitude
36.8838°
Longitude
30.7014°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Antalya(4.8 km)
Admiralty No.
N5856
NGA No.
20644
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Antalya South Mole Lighthouse at night?+
Antalya South Mole displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Antalya South Mole Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Antalya South Mole Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Antalya at 5.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Manavgat (36.7 NM E), Finike (44.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Antalya South Mole Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Antalya South Mole 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 Antalya South Mole Lighthouse?+
Antalya South Mole 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 Antalya South Mole Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Antalya South Mole 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.