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Ataköy Marina Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇹🇷Bakırköy, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ataköy Marina Lighthouse

Also known as: Bakırköy

This active lighthouse is an 18-meter octagonal stone tower, painted white, centered on a single-story octagonal keeper's house. It stands at Ataköy Marina on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey, along the Sea of Marmara. The light emits a red flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse guides vessels entering and leaving the marina. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: Its distinctive red flash helps mariners pinpoint the marina's location amidst the extensive Istanbul coastline on the Sea of Marmara. The integrated design of its octagonal stone tower with a keeper's house offers a notable example of local maritime architectural design.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Bakırköy
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Sea Region
Located at Ataköy (Bakırköy) Marina on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey, on the Sea of Marmara, guiding vessels entering or leaving the marina.
Latitude
40.9724°
Longitude
28.8795°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zeytinburnu(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N4902.5
NGA No.
17105
ARLHS No.
TUR-055

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone tower centered on a 1-story octagonal keeper's house

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ataköy Marina Lighthouse at night?+
Ataköy Marina displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ataköy Marina Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ataköy Marina Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is BAKIRKOY at 0.1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Zeytinburnu (0.8 NM NE), YESILKOY (2.6 NM WSW), Kumport (3.1 NM WSW), Mardas (4.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ataköy Marina Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ataköy Marina 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 Ataköy Marina Lighthouse?+
Ataköy Marina 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 Ataköy Marina Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ataköy Marina 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.