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Yenikapı Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 5s🇹🇷Istanbul, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Yenikapı Lighthouse

Also known as: Yenikapı (New Gate)

This metal lighthouse, standing 6 meters tall, features a cylindrical tower painted white with two narrow red horizontal bands. It rises from an expanded base and has a focal height of 9 meters. The light emits a red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. Located at the end of the breakwater sheltering the Yenikapı ferry terminal, it sits about 2 kilometers southwest of the Ahırkapı lighthouse. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for the safe operation of the Yenikapı ferry terminal, marking the end of the breakwater and guiding vessels into the sheltered waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Istanbul
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Sea Region
Located at the end of the breakwater sheltering the Yenikapı ferry terminal, about 2 km southwest of the Ahırkapı lighthouse.
Latitude
41.0015°
Longitude
28.9607°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Istanbul(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N4903.45
NGA No.
17106

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with two narrow red horizontal bands
Material
metal

Structure: round tower rising from an expanded base

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yenikapı Lighthouse at night?+
Yenikapı displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 5s — 2 red flashes 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. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yenikapı Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yenikapı Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mardas at 1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Hasköy (1.9 NM N), Karaköy/Istambul (2.2 NM NNE), Haydarpasa (2.5 NM E), Kabatas (2.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yenikapı Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yenikapı 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 Yenikapı Lighthouse?+
Yenikapı Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Yenikapı Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yenikapı 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.