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Mageshima Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Nishinoomote, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mageshima Lighthouse

Also known as: Mageshima (Kamino Misaki)

Mageshima Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete tower 12 meters tall, situated on the northernmost point of Mageshima island. Attached to a small equipment shelter, the tower has a focal height of 14 meters. It emits a white flash every 3 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located approximately 13 kilometers west of Nishinoomote in Kagoshima Prefecture. The island itself has recently become notable for its strategic potential.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for safe navigation around Mageshima, an island designated for future military training base development.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: U.S. proposed island for carrier pilot practice landings (2009), Japanese government purchased island for training base development (2019)

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nishinoomote(6.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4791.4
NGA No.
12996
ARLHS No.
JPN-2573

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round tapered white concrete tower attached to a small equipment shelter

Location

City
Nishinoomote
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on the northern tip of Mageshima, a small island approximately 13 km west of Nishinoomote.
Latitude
30.7656°
Longitude
130.8571°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mageshima Lighthouse at night?+
Mageshima displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Mageshima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mageshima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ageshima at 0.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Eshima (0.4 NM SW), Mageshimamisaki (0.4 NM SW), Nishinoomote (6.8 NM ESE), Kaminofuruta (8.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mageshima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mageshima 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 Mageshima Lighthouse?+
Mageshima 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 Mageshima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mageshima 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.