Mys Sukhina Lighthouse

Fl W 12s🇯🇵Kuril Islands, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mys Sukhina Lighthouse

Also known as: Sukhina Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands on Mys Sukhina in the Kuril Islands. The white tower measures 17 meters in height. Its light reaches a focal height of 125 meters above sea level. The illumination is white, visible for a geographic range of 15 nautical miles. The light characteristic is a single flash.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
125m
Geographic Range
15NM

Location

City
Kuril Islands
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
46.8245°
Longitude
151.8736°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Color
white

References & Identifiers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mys Sukhina Lighthouse at night?

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Mys Sukhina displays the characteristic Fl W 12s — 1 white flash every 12 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.

Is Mys Sukhina Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Mys Sukhina 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 Sukhina Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Mys Sukhina 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.

What is the Mys Sukhina lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Kuril Islands, JP. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.