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Nishima Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇯🇵Northern Kyūshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nishima Lighthouse

The Nishima Lighthouse is a white concrete skeleton tower with green bands encircling its upper section. It stands 78 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a white light that flashes once every 6 seconds. Its structure includes a radar reflector. The tower has a square base and is a concrete construction.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 6s
Focal Height
78m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Northern Kyūshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
33.6667°
Longitude
130.2101°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and green
Material
concrete

Structure: White square skeleton tower, green banded, at top. Radar reflector

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5271
NGA No.
12316
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nishima Lighthouse at night?+
Nishima displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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 Nishima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nishima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kafuri at 7.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Hakata (7.9 NM ESE), Hakata/Fukuoka (8.6 NM ESE), Koza (10.3 NM ESE), Kasuya (14 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nishima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nishima 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 Nishima Lighthouse?+
Nishima 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 Nishima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nishima 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.