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Yasun Burnu Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇹🇷Perşembe, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Yasun Burnu Lighthouse

Also known as: Yason

Yasun Burnu Lighthouse stands 7 meters tall with its focal plane at 11 meters on Turkey's Black Sea coast, marking Yasun Cape. The lighthouse features a cylindrical, hourglass-shaped tower painted white with three narrow black horizontal bands. Its white light emits a single flash every 15 seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. This structure is located near Perşembe and approximately 9.6 kilometers from the nearest port of Fatsa. The operational lighthouse serves as a navigational aid along this stretch of coastline.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for safe navigation along the Turkish Black Sea coast, particularly for vessels transiting the busy shipping routes that pass Yasun Cape. Its consistent white flashes provide a reliable landmark, helping mariners maintain their course and avoid hazards near the cape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Perşembe
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Ordu
Sea Region
Black Sea coast of Turkey, marking Yasun Burnu (Yason Cape).
Latitude
41.1360°
Longitude
37.6826°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with three narrow black horizontal bands

Structure: round hourglass-shaped tower, white with three narrow black horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fatsa(9.6 km)
Admiralty No.
N5795
NGA No.
19452
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yasun Burnu Lighthouse at night?+
Yasun Burnu displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yasun Burnu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yasun Burnu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Fatsa at 10.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Ordu (10.5 NM SE), Ünye (15.4 NM W), Giresun (34.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yasun Burnu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yasun Burnu 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.
How can I track vessels near Yasun Burnu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yasun Burnu 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.