Burevestnik Lighthouse

Fl W 4s🇯🇵Kuril Islands, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Burevestnik Lighthouse

The Burevestnik lighthouse is operational in the Kuril Islands. It emits a white light, guiding vessels through the region. The structure itself is a standard lighthouse design, built to withstand maritime conditions. Its precise location is at coordinates 147.6482,44.92421.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

City
Kuril Islands
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
44.9242°
Longitude
147.6482°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Burevestnik Lighthouse at night?

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Burevestnik displays the characteristic Fl W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 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 Burevestnik Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Burevestnik Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kuril'skiy Burevestnik AFB (Burevestnik AFB) at 0.8 NM to the NW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Burevestnik Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Burevestnik 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.

How can I track vessels near Burevestnik Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Burevestnik 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.

What is the Burevestnik lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Kuril Islands, JP. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.