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İncir Burnu Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 12s🇹🇷19 Mayıs, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About İncir Burnu Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, first lit in 2008, stands 12 meters tall on a beach 50 kilometers northwest of Samsun. The cylindrical tower is painted white with three black horizontal bands. Its focal height reaches 15 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash every 12 seconds. This modern structure replaced an earlier square pyramidal skeletal tower at the same location.

Why it matters: Its establishment in 2008 represents an upgrade to maritime safety infrastructure northwest of Samsun, providing guidance for regional traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

First Lit
2008

Significant events: Replaced a square pyramidal skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Samsun(22.1 km)
Admiralty No.
N5805
NGA No.
19492

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with three black horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round barbell-shaped tower colored white with three black horizontal bands

Location

City
19 Mayıs
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Samsun
Sea Region
Located on the beach about 50 km northwest of Samsun, Turkey.
Latitude
41.6232°
Longitude
36.1131°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify İncir Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
İncir Burnu displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 12s — 3 white flashes every 12 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 İncir Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
İncir Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Samsun at 24.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Büyükçukur (34.1 NM S), Gerze (42.3 NM WNW), Sinop (49.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is İncir Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, İncir 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.
How can I track vessels near İncir Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near İncir 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.