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Tagonoura Range Front Lighthouse

F G 6s🇯🇵Shizuoka, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tagonoura Range Front Lighthouse

The Tagonoura Range Front is a cylindrical concrete tower painted white with red bands, standing 36 meters tall. It emits a continuous green light with two flashes every 6 seconds. The light's focal plane is 20 meters above sea level, and it has a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. A white building is associated with the structure. The lighthouse also functions as a DGPS station and is equipped with AIS.

Why it matters: This light is part of a range system intended to guide vessels down the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F G 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)G. period 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Shizuoka
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.1500°
Longitude
138.6830°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
36m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White tower, red banded, white building; 36. AIS (MMSI No 992241386). DGPS Station

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6265
NGA No.
5632
ARLHS No.
JPN-1449
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tagonoura Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Tagonoura Range Front displays the characteristic F G 6s — 1 green flash every 6 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tagonoura Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tagonoura Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tagonoura at 0.8 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Agonoura (1.3 NM SE), Gonoura (1.3 NM SE), Numazu (9.5 NM ESE), Heda (11.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tagonoura Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tagonoura Range Front 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 Tagonoura Range Front Lighthouse?+
Tagonoura Range Front 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 Tagonoura Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tagonoura Range Front 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.