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Kemer West Pierhead Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇹🇷Kemer, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kemer West Pierhead Lighthouse

This Kemer West Pierhead light is a cylindrical tower standing 8 meters tall, with its focal plane at 11 meters above sea level. It is painted green and features two narrow white horizontal bands. The light emits a single green flash every 3 seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The tower is situated on the west pier of Kemer, a resort town located approximately 40 km south of Antalya. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is not accessible to the public.

Why it matters: This pierhead light guides vessels into Kemer's harbor, which serves as a key hub for maritime tourism along the Antalya coast.

Light & Optic

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

Construction & History

Significant events: Tower repainted from white to green

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green with two narrow white horizontal bands

Structure: round cylindrical tower

Location

City
Kemer
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Antalya
Sea Region
Located on the west pier at Kemer, a resort town approximately 40 km south of Antalya.
Latitude
36.6011°
Longitude
30.5719°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Antalya(14.3 km)
Admiralty No.
N5854.6.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kemer West Pierhead Lighthouse at night?+
Kemer West Pierhead displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kemer West Pierhead Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kemer West 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 West Pierhead Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kemer West 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 West Pierhead Lighthouse?+
Kemer West 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 West Pierhead Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kemer West 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.