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Noda Saki Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇯🇵Shimane, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Noda Saki Lighthouse

The Noda Saki lighthouse was built in 1976 and first lit in the same year. The cylindrical concrete tower stands 18 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 80 meters. It displays a white light with an occulting characteristic, characterized by a brief occultation and then a white flash every 5 seconds. The tower is painted white with red bands. Its geographic range is 10 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc.W.R.G. period 5s
Focal Height
80m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7321.74
NGA No.
2164
ARLHS No.
JPN-425

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower, red banded; 18

Location

City
Shimane
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
36.1107°
Longitude
133.1317°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Noda Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Noda Saki displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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 Noda Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Noda Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ama, Hyogo at 2.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Chichii (2.2 NM SSW), Nakanoshima (2.7 NM W), Minami (2.9 NM SSW), Beppu, Shimane (4.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Noda Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Noda 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 Noda Saki Lighthouse?+
Noda 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 Noda Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Noda 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.