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Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇯🇵Aomori, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, standing 12 meters tall, once guided vessels into Aomori harbor. Its broadly conical structure featured a lantern with a sharply peaked roof. Showing a red light with a single flash every 4 seconds, it had a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. Located on the west breakwater protecting the ferry terminal, it was situated approximately 1.7 kilometers from the nearest port. The light was removed in 2019, concluding its service.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was essential for the safe navigation of ferries and other vessels entering the Aomori harbor ferry terminal, marking the western edge of the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Removed in 2019

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aomori(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M6648
NGA No.
3731
ARLHS No.
JPN-1050

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round broadly conical tower with lantern and gallery; the lantern has a sharply peaked roof that continues the conical profile of the structire

Location

City
Aomori
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aomori Prefecture
Sea Region
Aomori harbor, on the west breakwater protecting the ferry terminal
Latitude
40.8484°
Longitude
140.7204°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aomori at 0.8 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Taki (13.7 NM ENE), Tairadate (18.3 NM N), Noheji (18.4 NM E), Wakinosawa (18.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater 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 Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater 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 Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aomori Okidate Wharf West Breakwater 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.