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Ie Shima Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Ie, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ie Shima Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Also known as: Iejima

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 11 meters tall, with its focal height reaching 17 meters. The structure is a round concrete tower featuring a flared top, connected to a single-story concrete equipment shelter. Its light emits a green flash every 3 seconds, offering a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though access to the tower itself is not permitted. It is located near the port of Motobu, 5.5 kilometers away, within the Okinawa Prefecture.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation around Ie Shima island, particularly for local fishing fleets and inter-island transport, helping mariners avoid hazards in these coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Ie
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Okinawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Ie Shima (Iejima) Town, Japan
Latitude
26.7029°
Longitude
127.8032°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Motobu(5.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M4763.57
NGA No.
13449

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with a flared top, attached to a 1-story concrete equipment shelter

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 Ie Shima Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Ie Shima Town Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ie Shima Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ie Shima Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Motobu at 5.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Sesoko (6 NM SE), Unten (11 NM E), Nago (11.3 NM SE), Kouri (11.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ie Shima Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ie Shima Town Lighthouses 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 Ie Shima Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ie Shima Town Lighthouses 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.