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Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇹🇷TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical steel lighthouse stands 9 meters tall, with its light positioned 12 meters above sea level. It is painted white with a single narrow red horizontal band and emits a red flash every five seconds. The structure, described as a round barbell-shaped metal tower, has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. It is located at the end of the breakwater in Tuzla harbor, marking a critical point for maritime traffic.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels safely into and out of Tuzla harbor, a busy port and shipbuilding center, by indicating the breakwater's extremity.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Sea Region
Tuzla harbor, in the southeastern corner of İstanbul Province, Turkey, marking the end of the breakwater.
Latitude
40.8162°
Longitude
29.2963°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tuzla(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
N4920.5
NGA No.
17287
ARLHS No.
TUR-021

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a narrow red horizontal band
Material
steel

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tuzla at 1.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Pendik (3.7 NM NW), Darica (4.8 NM SE), Gebze (5.1 NM SE), Kartal (5.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses 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 Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses 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 Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Southeast İstanbul Lighthouses 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.