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Kinchakushima Lighthouse

Fl (3) WR 13s🇯🇵Kyushu-East Coast, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Kinchakushima Lighthouse

Kinchakushima lighthouse is a 23-meter tall, square metal tower situated on the east coast of Kyushu. The deactivated structure features a metal pipe swing pole. Two green square daymarks are affixed to the tower, oriented toward 180° and 220°. The focal height of the light is 50 meters, with a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. Its light characteristic was three white flashes every 13 seconds, showing white and red.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) WR 13s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
13s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 13s
Focal Height
50m
Light Range
7NM (13.0 km)
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Kyushu-East Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
31.7393°
Longitude
131.4736°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
green
Material
metal

Structure: Metal pipe swing pole, two green square daymarks, facing 180° and 220°; 23

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4880
NGA No.
10796
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Kinchakushima Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 50 meters and a nominal range of 7 nautical miles (approximately 13.0 km), Kinchakushima is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Kinchakushima Lighthouse at night?+
Kinchakushima displays the characteristic Fl (3) WR 13s — 3 wr flashes every 13 seconds. 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kinchakushima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kinchakushima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Uchiumi at 1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Aoshima (3.5 NM N), Aburatsu (10.4 NM SSW), Miyazaki, Miyazaki (10.4 NM N), Meitsu (12.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kinchakushima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Kinchakushima Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Kinchakushima Lighthouse?+
Kinchakushima Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Kinchakushima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kinchakushima 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.