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Babakale Lighthouse

Fl (4) W 20s🇹🇷Southern Turkey, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Babakale Lighthouse

This lighthouse in southern Turkey emits four white flashes every 20 seconds. It has a focal height of 32 meters, providing a geographic range of 18 nautical miles. The light's characteristic is four white flashes within a 20-second period.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl.(4)W. period 20s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
18NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N4588
NGA No.
19696
Wikidata
Q133493286 →

Location

City
Southern Turkey
Country
🇹🇷TR
Latitude
39.4797°
Longitude
26.0639°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Babakale Lighthouse at night?+
Babakale displays the characteristic Fl (4) W 20s — 4 white flashes every 20 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Babakale Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Babakale Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Baba Point at 0.8 NM to the S. Other ports served include Molyvos (7.9 NM SSE), Petra (10.4 NM SSE), Odunluk (18.7 NM NNE), Sigrion (18.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Babakale Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Babakale 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 Babakale Lighthouse?+
Babakale 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 Babakale Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Babakale 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.