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Mys Opasnyy Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇷🇺RUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mys Opasnyy Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, standing 10 meters tall, displays a white light with a single flash every six seconds. Its cylindrical tower is painted white, distinguished by a black horizontal band. Recent observations confirm this structure, contrasting with earlier descriptions of a skeletal tower. The focal height of the light is 176 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 31.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located approximately 19.7 kilometers from the nearest port, Petropavlovsk.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a steep cape, warning vessels of significant navigational hazards near the approaches to Petropavlovsk.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
176m
Geographic Range
31.8NM

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
52.6922°
Longitude
158.6056°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a black horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower but Igor Vrzheshch has a distant 2018 sea view and drone view showing a round concrete tower painted white with a black horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Petropavlovsk(19.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M8067
NGA No.
15442
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mys Opasnyy Lighthouse at night?+
Mys Opasnyy displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Mys Opasnyy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mys Opasnyy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy at 18 NM to the N. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mys Opasnyy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mys Opasnyy 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.
How can I track vessels near Mys Opasnyy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mys Opasnyy 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.