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Tairadate Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇯🇵Northern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tairadate Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a round, concrete tower, painted red. It emits a white light with a single flash every 5 seconds. The focal height of the light is 23 meters, providing a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. The structure includes a buoyant red beacon topped with a red mark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Northern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
41.1747°
Longitude
140.6425°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: PORT (IALA A) Bouyant red beacon, red topmark

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6654
NGA No.
3716
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tairadate Lighthouse at night?+
Tairadate 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 Tairadate Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tairadate Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tairadate at 1.8 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Otomi (4.5 NM NW), Wakinosawa (8.5 NM ESE), Hotokegaura (11 NM NE), Minmaya (13.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tairadate Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tairadate 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 Tairadate Lighthouse?+
Tairadate 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 Tairadate Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tairadate 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.