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Miyo Saki Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 13s🇯🇵Southwestern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Miyo Saki Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a 33-meter tall, white cylindrical tower accented with red bands. Constructed from fiberglass, it stands as a straightforward navigational aid. The light features three white flashes, repeated every 13 seconds. Its focal height reaches 10 meters above sea level. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 5 nautical miles and is operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 13s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
13s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 13s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Southwestern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.5025°
Longitude
135.3797°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White cylindrical tower, red banded; 33

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7259
NGA No.
2516
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Miyo Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Miyo Saki displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 13s — 3 white flashes every 13 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 Miyo Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Miyo Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Maizuru at 1.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Uchiura, Fukui (5.7 NM ENE), Tsuchiura (5.9 NM E), Miyazu (9.6 NM WNW), Ine (11.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Miyo Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Miyo 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 Miyo Saki Lighthouse?+
Miyo 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 Miyo Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Miyo 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.