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Kalkan Limanı Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇹🇷Kaş, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kalkan Limanı Lighthouse

This concrete tower stands 7 meters tall with a focal height of 10 meters. Painted white with a narrow green horizontal band, the cylindrical structure guides vessels into the harbor entrance at Kalkan. Its light emits a single green flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10.4 nautical miles. The tower's appearance has been updated over time, with past schemes including green with a white band. It is situated on the east side of the harbor entrance in Kalkan, a town located about 25 km west of Kaş.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for vessels entering Kalkan's harbor, a significant entry point for fishing boats and visiting yachts.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Significant events: tower repainted green with a white band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kastellorizou(10.8 km)
Admiralty No.
N5844.83
NGA No.
20566

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow green horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted white with a narrow green horizontal band

Location

City
Kaş
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Antalya
Sea Region
Located on the east side of the harbor entrance in Kalkan, a former fishing village now a popular resort town about 25 km west of Kaş.
Latitude
36.2619°
Longitude
29.4149°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kalkan Limanı Lighthouse at night?+
Kalkan Limanı displays the characteristic Fl Green 5s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kalkan Limanı Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kalkan Limanı Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kastellorizou (ex Megísti) at 10.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Kas (11 NM ESE), Fethiye (27 NM NNW), Finike (35.6 NM E), Gocek (37.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kalkan Limanı Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kalkan Limanı 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 Kalkan Limanı Lighthouse?+
Kalkan Limanı 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 Kalkan Limanı Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kalkan Limanı 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.