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Kumkapı Barınak Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇹🇷Istanbul, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kumkapı Barınak Lighthouse

Also known as: Kumkapı Barınak (Kumkapı Shelter)

This concrete, cylindrical tower stands 9 meters tall and emits a red flash every 3 seconds. Its white exterior features a single narrow red horizontal band. Located at the end of the breakwater for Kumkapı fishing harbor, it is about 1.2 kilometers southwest of the Ahırkapı lighthouse. The focal height of the light is 10 meters, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The site is accessible to visitors, although the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a critical red flash to guide fishing vessels safely past the breakwater into Kumkapı harbor, supporting the local economy and community livelihoods.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Istanbul
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Sea Region
Located at the end of the breakwater of the Kumkapı fishing harbor, about 1.2 km southwest of the Ahırkapı lighthouse.
Latitude
41.0022°
Longitude
28.9674°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Istanbul(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
N4903.4
NGA No.
17108

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one narrow red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with one narrow red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kumkapı Barınak Lighthouse at night?+
Kumkapı Barınak 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 Kumkapı Barınak Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kumkapı Barınak Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mardas at 1.2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Hasköy (1.9 NM N), Karaköy/Istambul (2 NM NNE), Haydarpasa (2.1 NM E), Kabatas (2.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kumkapı Barınak Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kumkapı Barınak 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 Kumkapı Barınak Lighthouse?+
Kumkapı Barınak 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 Kumkapı Barınak Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kumkapı Barınak 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.