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Kalkan Limanı Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇹🇷Kaş, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kalkan Limanı Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse marks the eastern side of the Kalkan Limanı harbor entrance. The structure is a round, cylindrical concrete tower standing 7 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 10 meters. It is painted white and features a narrow red horizontal band. The light emits a red flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. Over time, the tower's paint scheme has been updated. It is located in Kalkan, a resort town situated on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, about 25 km west of Kaş.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering Kalkan's harbor, a gateway for commercial and recreational maritime traffic. Its light guides various vessels into the port, supporting the town's tourism and local economy.

Light & Optic

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

Construction & History

Significant events: Tower repainted with different color schemes over time

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kastellorizou(15.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N5844.8
NGA No.
20565

Tower & Structure

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

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

Location

City
Kaş
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Antalya
Sea Region
Located on the east side of the harbor entrance of Kalkan Limanı, a breakwater in Kalkan, a resort town about 25 km west of Kaş.
Latitude
36.2633°
Longitude
29.3081°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kalkan Limanı Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Kalkan Limanı Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kalkan Limanı Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kalkan Limanı Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kastellorizou (ex Megísti) at 15.4 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Kas (16 NM ESE), Fethiye (24.4 NM NNW), Gocek (34.1 NM NNW), Finike (40.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kalkan Limanı Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kalkan Limanı Breakwater 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 Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Kalkan Limanı Breakwater 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 Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kalkan Limanı 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.