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Kute Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 4s🇯🇵Honshu-Northwest Coast, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Kute Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

This navigational aid is situated on the west breakwater of Kute Kō. Its focal height reaches 12 meters above the water, providing a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. The light emits a single green flash every 3 seconds. The light is currently not operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.G. period 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
7NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7341.2
NGA No.
1912

Location

City
Honshu-Northwest Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.2314°
Longitude
132.5018°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kute Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Kute Kō West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 4s — 1 red flash every 4 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kute Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kute Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Takuno at 6.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Nima (6.6 NM SW), Amiya (7.8 NM SW), Yunotsu (11.4 NM SW), Taisha (13 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kute Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Kute Kō West Breakwater 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 Kute Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Kute Kō West Breakwater 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 Kute Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kute Kō West Breakwater 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.