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Pasás Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 20s🇬🇷Oinousses Municipality, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pasás Lighthouse

Also known as: Pasás (Oinousés)

Constructed in 1885, Pasás Lighthouse is an 8-meter tall, round stone tower. The structure includes a lantern and gallery, and is connected to a single-story stone dwelling for the keeper. Located on a small island at the northern edge of the Chíos Strait, it serves as a marker for a significant navigational hazard. The lighthouse is approximately 25 kilometers northeast of Chíos town and 8 kilometers west of the Turkish shoreline. Its white light, visible for 21.3 nautical miles, flashes every 20 seconds from an elevation of 69 meters. The closest harbor, Inousses, is 3.4 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a navigation aid in the northern Chíos Strait, a frequently used sea route between Greece and Turkey, warning mariners of a considerable hazard within the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
69m
Geographic Range
21.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1885

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Inousses(3.4 km)
ARLHS No.
GRE-104

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Oinousses Municipality
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Northern Aegean
Sea Region
northern end of the Chíos Strait, which separates Chíos from the Turkish coast. Located on a small island off the east end of the larger island of Oinoússes, about 25 km northeast of Chíos town and 8 km west of the Turkish coast. Marks a major hazard.
Latitude
38.5006°
Longitude
26.2935°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pasás Lighthouse at night?+
Pasás displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 20s — 2 white flashes every 20 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pasás Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pasás Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Inousses at 3.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include Kardámyla (8.9 NM WNW), Chíos (10.5 NM SW), Çesme (11 NM S), Volissos (Limnia) Chios (17.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pasás Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pasás 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 Pasás Lighthouse?+
Pasás 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 Pasás Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pasás 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.