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Kaba Shima Lighthouse

Fl W 20s🇯🇵Nagasaki Area, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kaba Shima Lighthouse

The Kaba Shima lighthouse stands as a square, concrete structure painted white. Its latticed tower design is a notable feature, reaching a focal height of 126 meters above sea level. The light mechanism produces a single white flash, which repeats every 20 seconds. This operational lighthouse is situated in the Nagasaki Area.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a geographic range of 23 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 20s
Focal Height
126m
Geographic Range
23NM

Location

City
Nagasaki Area
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
32.5512°
Longitude
129.7771°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: Square latticed tower. CANADA 216 (1)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5190
NGA No.
11760
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kaba Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Kaba Shima displays the characteristic Fl W 20s — 1 white flash every 20 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 Kaba Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kaba Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kabashima at 1.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Wakimisaki (1.8 NM N), Aikawa, Nagasaki (10.6 NM NNE), Furue, Nagasaki (10.6 NM NNE), Furusato, Nagasaki (10.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kaba Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kaba Shima 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 Kaba Shima Lighthouse?+
Kaba Shima Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Kaba Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kaba Shima 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.