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Kemer North Pierhead Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇹🇷Kemer, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kemer North Pierhead Lighthouse

This cylindrical metal tower, standing 8 meters tall with a focal height of 11 meters, guides vessels to Kemer's harbor. Its current appearance is red with two narrow white horizontal bands, a design that evolved from earlier white and red-and-white schemes. The structure is mounted atop a one-story pierhead building on the main pier in Kemer, Turkey. It emits a red flash every three seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for safe navigation into Kemer's main harbor, a critical entry point for both commercial and recreational vessels in this popular Turkish resort.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Tower repainted white, then red with wider white bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with two narrow white horizontal bands
Material
metal

Structure: round cylindrical tower mounted on the roof of a 1-story pierhead building

Location

City
Kemer
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Antalya
Sea Region
Located on the main pier at Kemer, Turkey
Latitude
36.6011°
Longitude
30.5719°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Antalya(14.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N5854.7.
NGA No.
20624
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kemer North Pierhead Lighthouse at night?+
Kemer North Pierhead displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 Kemer North Pierhead Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kemer North Pierhead Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Antalya at 14.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Finike (27.4 NM SW), Manavgat (43.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kemer North Pierhead Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kemer North Pierhead 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 Kemer North Pierhead Lighthouse?+
Kemer North Pierhead 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 Kemer North Pierhead Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kemer North Pierhead 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.