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Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse

F WRG 9s🇯🇵Honshu-Northwest Coast, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse

This framework tower, standing 16 meters tall, is painted in alternating white and red bands. Constructed from concrete, its focal height reaches 20 meters above sea level. The structure guides vessels with a white flash. Its operational status is currently inactive.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F WRG 9s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
9s
Raw Code
F.W.
Focal Height
20m
Light Range
12NM (22.2 km)
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Honshu-Northwest Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
36.7918°
Longitude
137.0726°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red and white framework tower; 16

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7161.3
NGA No.
3076
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 20 meters and a nominal range of 12 nautical miles (approximately 22.2 km), Fushiki Sector lights is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse at night?+
Fushiki Sector lights displays the characteristic F WRG 9s — 1 wrg flash every 9 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fushikitoyama at 1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Toyamashinko (2.6 NM SE), Fushiki (3.3 NM ESE), Hiki (3.3 NM ESE), Toyama (3.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse?+
Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Fushiki Sector lights Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fushiki Sector lights 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.