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Tategami Lighthouse

Fl (4) W 15s🇯🇵Honshu-Northwest Coast, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Tategami Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a 7-meter tall cylindrical fiberglass tower, painted in white and red bands. Its focal height reaches 84 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. The light emits four white flashes in a 15-second cycle. The lighthouse is currently not operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.(4)W. period 15s
Focal Height
84m
Light Range
12NM (22.2 km)
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Honshu-Northwest Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.2484°
Longitude
132.5309°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: Cylindrical mast; 7

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7338
NGA No.
1916
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Tategami Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 84 meters and a nominal range of 12 nautical miles (approximately 22.2 km), Tategami is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Tategami Lighthouse at night?+
Tategami displays the characteristic Fl (4) W 15s — 4 white flashes every 15 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 Tategami Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tategami Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Takuno at 7.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Nima (8.4 NM SW), Amiya (9.5 NM SW), Taisha (11.3 NM NE), Yunotsu (13.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tategami Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Tategami Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Tategami Lighthouse?+
Tategami 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 Tategami Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tategami 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.