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Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇯🇵Kyushu-West Coast, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 26 meters high, was painted in alternating bands of white and red. Its focal height reached 146 meters above sea level. The lighthouse was designed to emit a white light with a single flash every 15 seconds. Its geographic range extended to 23 nautical miles. Although no longer operational, the structure remains on the Kyushu-West Coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 15s
Focal Height
146m
Light Range
23NM (42.6 km)
Geographic Range
23NM

Location

City
Kyushu-West Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
31.6238°
Longitude
129.6886°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red and white cylindrical tower; 26

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4992
NGA No.
11096
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 146 meters and a nominal range of 23 nautical miles (approximately 42.6 km), Tsurikakesaki is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse at night?+
Tsurikakesaki displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash 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 Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Teuchi at 1.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Nakakoshiki (15.5 NM NE), Nomaike (25.9 NM ESE), Higashisonogi-Gun Cho (27.2 NM NNE), Hashima (27.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Tsurikakesaki 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 Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse?+
Tsurikakesaki 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 Tsurikakesaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tsurikakesaki 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.