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Piraziz Burnu Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇹🇷Piraziz, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Piraziz Burnu Lighthouse

The Piraziz Burnu lighthouse, first lit in 1975, is a 10-meter tall metal tower located on a bluff above the harbor of Piraziz. Its white cylindrical structure features a narrow black horizontal band. The light emits a white flash every 3 seconds, with a focal height of 30 meters, providing a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse was relocated from its original position due to a new building obstructing its beam. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding vessels into Piraziz harbor and along the coast between Ordu and Giresun Provinces.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1975

Significant events: relocated due to new building blocking light

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow black horizontal band
Material
metal

Structure: round barbell-shaped metal tower, painted white with a narrow black horizontal band

Location

City
Piraziz
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Giresun
Sea Region
bluff above the harbor of Piraziz, just west of the border between Ordu and Giresun Provinces
Latitude
40.9534°
Longitude
38.1495°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Giresun(10.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N5792.4
NGA No.
19440
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Piraziz Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
Piraziz Burnu displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Piraziz Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Piraziz Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Giresun at 11 NM to the E. Other ports served include Ordu (14 NM WNW), Fatsa (30.4 NM W), Tirebolu (30.7 NM E), Ünye (37.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Piraziz Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Piraziz Burnu 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 Piraziz Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Piraziz Burnu 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.