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İzmir City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇹🇷Güzelbahçe, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About İzmir City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands at the termination of the breakwater mole in Güzelbahçe, a town located about 25 kilometers west of downtown İzmir on the southern side of the Gulf of İzmir. Constructed in 1992, the structure is a cylindrical fiberglass tower reaching 10 meters in height, with its light positioned 14 meters above sea level. It is painted white and features two narrow black horizontal bands. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds. While visitors can access the site, the tower itself remains closed to the public. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids navigation for vessels entering the harbor at Güzelbahçe, particularly serving the frequent ferry traffic within the Gulf of İzmir.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1992

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with two narrow black horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped metal or fiberglass tower, painted white with two narrow black horizontal bands

Location

City
Güzelbahçe
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Izmir
Sea Region
Located at the end of the breakwater mole of Güzelbahçe, a town on the south side of the Gulf of İzmir about 25 km west of downtown İzmir.
Latitude
38.3781°
Longitude
26.8851°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Seferihisar(11.9 km)
Admiralty No.
N4622.7
NGA No.
19871
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify İzmir City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
İzmir City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 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 İzmir City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
İzmir City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Urla at 6.3 NM to the W. Other ports served include Konak (10.2 NM E), Seferihisar (11.9 NM SSW), Izmir (13.4 NM ENE), Foça (18.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is İzmir City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, İzmir City 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.
What shipping routes pass near İzmir City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
İzmir City Lighthouses 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 İzmir City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near İzmir City 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.