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Minekosin Saki Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇰🇷Tsushima, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Minekosin Saki Lighthouse

Minekosin Saki is a square concrete tower located in Tsushima. Standing 30 meters tall, its green exterior houses a light with a focal height of 12 meters. The lighthouse emits a white light, characterized by an isophase signal with a 6-second cycle. It has a geographic range of 5 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Iso.W. period 6s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Tsushima
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
34.4484°
Longitude
129.2819°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: PORT (IALA B) Green column, topmark, square concrete base; 30

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5071
NGA No.
12600
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Minekosin Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Minekosin Saki displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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.
Which ports and harbors does Minekosin Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Minekosin Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nii at 3.9 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Sonoura (4.4 NM ESE), Shishimi (4.4 NM NNE), Mine (4.5 NM E), Mizusaki (5.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Minekosin Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Minekosin Saki 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 Minekosin Saki Lighthouse?+
Minekosin Saki 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 Minekosin Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Minekosin Saki 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.