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Burgas Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇧🇬Burgas, BGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Burgas Lighthouse

Also known as: Burgas (East Breakwater)

The Burgas Lighthouse is a cylindrical tower standing 14 meters tall, with its focal plane at 24 meters. It displays a white light with a single flash every 3 seconds, visible for 14.1 nautical miles. The structure is painted with red and white horizontal bands, and its lantern is white. Established in 1899, the original lighthouse was a cast iron tourelle. The current lighthouse is situated at the end of a breakwater mole, marking the north side of the entrance to Burgas harbor. The site is open to the public, though the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels entering Burgas harbor, a major Black Sea port for trade and tourism. Its location on the breakwater mole helps mitigate navigational hazards for safe transit.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1899

Significant events: Station established 1899, original structure was a cast iron tourelle

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands; lantern painted white

Location

City
Burgas
Country
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Region
Burgas
Sea Region
end of a breakwater mole on the north side of the entrance to Burgas harbor
Latitude
42.4815°
Longitude
27.4833°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Burgas(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
N4984
NGA No.
17580
ARLHS No.
BUL-002
Wikidata
Q101064814 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Burgas Lighthouse at night?+
Burgas displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Burgas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Burgas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Burgas at 1.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include POMORIE (8 NM NE), Sozopol (9.9 NM ESE), Nessebar (15.4 NM NE), Tsarevo (25.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Burgas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Burgas 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 Burgas Lighthouse?+
Burgas 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 Burgas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Burgas 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.