Korsakov Approach Lighthouse
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Location & Light Range
About Korsakov Approach Lighthouse
Also known as: Korsakov Approach (Korsakov on Hill)
The Korsakov Approach lighthouse is an octagonal stone tower standing 4 meters tall, painted white. It is situated on a hillside approximately 1.9 kilometers north of Korsakov. With a focal height of 54 meters, its light has a geographic range of 19.3 nautical miles. The light characteristic is a single long white flash. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was built to guide vessels safely into Korsakov Harbor, marking the approach to the port.
Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
white 6s
- Light Color
- white
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- L.Fl.W
- Focal Height
- 54m
- Geographic Range
- 19.3NM
Location
- Country
- 🇷🇺RU
- Latitude
- 46.6551°
- Longitude
- 142.7521°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Korsakov(1.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M7828
- NGA No.
- 0162.4
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 4m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- stone
Structure: octagonal stone tower painted white
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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