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Oğlak Adası Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇹🇷Southern Turkey, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Oğlak Adası Lighthouse

This 25-meter round fiberglass tower is white. It also functions as a tide gauge station. The light emits a white flash. The tower stands 25 meters tall with a focal height of 25 meters. The geographic range of the light is 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Southern Turkey
Country
🇹🇷TR
Latitude
38.6745°
Longitude
26.7121°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White round glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower; 26. TIDE GAUGE STATION

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N4618
NGA No.
19840
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oğlak Adası Lighthouse at night?+
Oğlak Adası 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 Oğlak Adası Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oğlak Adası Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Foça at 1.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Nemrut Bay (10.4 NM ENE), Aliaga (14.2 NM NE), Urla (16.9 NM S), Perama Geras Mytilinis (24 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oğlak Adası Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oğlak Adası 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 Oğlak Adası Lighthouse?+
Oğlak Adası Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Oğlak Adası Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oğlak Adası 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.