Aoshima Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Aoshima Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse
Constructed in 1964, this 8.5-meter cylindrical concrete post, painted white, is situated at the extremity of the primary eastern breakwater for Aoshima harbor. A single-story concrete building houses equipment. The light features a green emission, flashing twice in a 10-second cycle (F.Fl(2) G 10s), positioned at a focal height of 13 meters. Its visibility extends to 11.3 nautical miles, serving as a reference point for the harbor situated near Ao Shima in Miyazaki Prefecture. Visitors may access the grounds, but the structure is not open for entry.
Why it matters: This light clearly indicates the eastern entry point to the harbor near Ao Shima, functioning as a navigation aid for all craft entering the vicinity.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- Green
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- F.Fl(2) G 10s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1964
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 8.5m cylindrical concrete post attached to a 1-story concrete equipment room, painted white.
Location
- City
- Miyazaki
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Miyazaki Prefecture
- Sea Region
- at the end of the main breakwater of a harbor just south of Ao Shima
- Latitude
- 31.7969°
- Longitude
- 131.4752°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Aoshima(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4888
- NGA No.
- 10772
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