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Datça İnce Burun Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 15s🇹🇷Datça, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Datça İnce Burun Lighthouse

Also known as: Datça İnce Burun (İnceburun)

This white concrete lighthouse features a cylindrical tower that stands 8 meters tall. Three narrow horizontal bands adorn its exterior. The focal height of the light is 14 meters, projecting a white flash every 15 seconds. It is situated on the Turkish coast at the termination of a long gravel bar, marking a sharp cape on the southern side of a peninsula. The geographic range of its light is 11.6 nautical miles. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of a sharp cape at the end of a gravel bar, aiding navigation along the southern side of the peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Datça
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Muğla
Sea Region
Located on the Turkish coast at the end of a long gravel bar on the south side of a peninsula, marking a sharp cape.
Latitude
36.6580°
Longitude
27.6789°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Datca(4.1 km)
ARLHS No.
TUR-066

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with three narrow horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cykindrical white concrete tower with three narrow horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Datça İnce Burun Lighthouse at night?+
Datça İnce Burun displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 15s — 3 white flashes every 15 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Datça İnce Burun Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Datça İnce Burun Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Datça at 4 NM to the N. Other ports served include Symi (8.2 NM ESE), Bozburun (17.6 NM E), SOGUT (19.5 NM E), Tilos (20 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Datça İnce Burun Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Datça İnce Burun 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 Datça İnce Burun Lighthouse?+
Datça İnce Burun 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 Datça İnce Burun Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Datça İnce Burun 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.