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Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇹🇷Istanbul, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) Lighthouse

This green lighthouse stands 9 meters tall on a headland in the Arnavutköy neighborhood, west of the Bosporus. Its fiberglass tower, shaped like a round hourglass with a gallery, is white with a single narrow green horizontal band. Situated halfway between the Boğaziçi and Sultan Mehmet bridges, it emits a green flash every 3 seconds. The light has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides southbound vessels through the busy Bosporus waterway, helping them navigate the channel safely.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Istanbul
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Sea Region
Located on a headland on the west side of the Bosporus in the Arnavutköy neighborhood, halfway between the Boğaziçi and Sultan Mehmet bridges. It guides southbound vessels through this busy waterway.
Latitude
41.0676°
Longitude
29.0464°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Beylerbeyi(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
N4940
NGA No.
17408

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one narrow green horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) Lighthouse at night?+
Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) 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 Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Beylerbeyi at 1.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include Besiktas (1.7 NM SW), Istanbul (1.7 NM NNW), Kabatas (2.9 NM SW), Cubuklu (3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) 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 Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) Lighthouse?+
Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) 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 Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Arnavutköy (Akıntı Burnu) 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.