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İnce Burnu Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 10s🇹🇷Şarköy, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About İnce Burnu Lighthouse

The İnce Burnu Lighthouse is a 10-meter-high, white, cylindrical concrete tower with a gallery. Its light is positioned 32 meters above sea level. Constructed and first illuminated in 1953, the light characteristic is a white flash every 10 seconds (Fl W 10s), detectable for a distance of 15.7 nautical miles. This structure is located on the northwest side of the Dardanelles entrance, about 15 kilometers southwest of Şarköy.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the İnce Burnu cape, a hazard at the Dardanelles entrance, providing navigation aid for vessels transiting the waterway that links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1953

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Icdas(8.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N4880
NGA No.
17056
ARLHS No.
TUR-027

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted white

Location

City
Şarköy
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Tekirdağ
Sea Region
on a prominent cape on the northwest side of the Dardanelles entrance about 15 km (9 mi) southwest of Sarköy
Latitude
40.5565°
Longitude
26.9956°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify İnce Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
İnce Burnu displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 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 İnce Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
İnce Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SARKOY at 6.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Kemer (9.1 NM SSE), Icdas Jetty (9.3 NM SE), CARDAK (16.6 NM SW), Karabiga (17 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is İnce Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, İnce 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 İnce Burnu Lighthouse?+
İnce 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 İnce Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near İnce 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.