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Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 3s🇯🇵Kagoshima Area, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a 36-meter square tower with a white building and a white tower topped with red. Its light produces a single red flash every 3 seconds. The structure is located in the Kagoshima Area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 3s
Geographic Range
3NM

Location

City
Kagoshima Area
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
31.5975°
Longitude
130.5669°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
36m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red

Structure: White square tower, red top, white building; 36

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4831
NGA No.
10980
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Kagoshima South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 3s — 1 red flash every 3 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kagoshima at 3.8 NM to the S. Other ports served include Yunomochiki (4.1 NM SE), Furusato, Kagoshima (5.5 NM ESE), Uranomae (7.3 NM E), Kaigata (8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Kagoshima South Breakwater 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 Kagoshima South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kagoshima South Breakwater 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.