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Karabiga Kale Burnu Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇹🇷TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Karabiga Kale Burnu Lighthouse

Also known as: Karabiga Kale Burnu (Karabiga)

A square skeletal tower constructed of fiberglass stands 8 meters tall, painted white with a narrow black horizontal band. Its focal height reaches 23 meters above sea level. The light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 13.8 nautical miles. The structure includes an adjacent 1-story square equipment building. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. It is located at the tip of Kale Burnu, a promontory that shelters the harbor of Karabiga.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the tip of Kale Burnu, guiding vessels safely into and out of Karabiga harbor, a key local port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Balıkesir
Sea Region
tip of Kale Burnu (Castle Point), a promontory sheltering the harbor of Karabiga
Latitude
40.5141°
Longitude
27.4783°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Marmara(5.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N4881
NGA No.
17132

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a narrow black horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white, adjacent to a square 1-story equipment building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Karabiga Kale Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
Karabiga Kale Burnu displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Karabiga Kale Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Karabiga Kale Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Marmara Adasi at 5.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Karabiga (10.3 NM SW), Saraylar (12 NM NE), TURAN (13.8 NM E), Icdas Jetty (15.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Karabiga Kale Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Karabiga Kale Burnu 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 Karabiga Kale Burnu Lighthouse?+
Karabiga Kale Burnu 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 Karabiga Kale Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Karabiga Kale Burnu 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.