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Hunagawa Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 8s🇯🇵Northern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hunagawa Lighthouse

The Hunagawa Light stands at 49 meters above sea level in Northern Honshū. Its light exhibits a white flash succeeded by a red flash, repeating every four seconds. This navigational aid offers a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. The light is operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R. period 4s
Focal Height
49m
Geographic Range
12NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7061
NGA No.
3560

Location

City
Northern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
39.8586°
Longitude
139.8197°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hunagawa Lighthouse at night?+
Hunagawa displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 8s — 2 white flashes every 8 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 Hunagawa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hunagawa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Akitafunagawa at 2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Funagawa (2 NM NE), Funakawa (2.3 NM ENE), Akita (12.4 NM ESE), Noshiro (22.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hunagawa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hunagawa 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 Hunagawa Lighthouse?+
Hunagawa 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 Hunagawa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hunagawa 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.