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Şile Burnu Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇹🇷Northern Turkey, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Şile Burnu Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a 23-meter tall masonry tower painted white with red bands. It stands at a focal height of 60 meters above sea level. The light characteristic is a single white flash every 15 seconds. Its construction material is masonry.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 21 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 15s
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
21NM

Location

City
Northern Turkey
Country
🇹🇷TR
Latitude
41.1667°
Longitude
29.6167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Color
white and red
Material
masonry

Structure: White tower, red banded; 23

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N5832
NGA No.
19680
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Şile Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
Şile Burnu displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash 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.
Which ports and harbors does Şile Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Şile Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sile at 0.9 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Pasaköy (18.2 NM WSW), Hereke (23.3 NM S), Evyap Port /Kocaeli (24.1 NM S), Diliskelesi (24.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Şile Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Şile Burnu 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 Şile Burnu Lighthouse?+
Şile Burnu 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 Şile Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Şile Burnu 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.