Iō Tō (Iwo Jima, Iōjima) Lighthouse Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Iō Tō (Iwo Jima, Iōjima) Lighthouse Lighthouse
This active lighthouse on Iō Tō, also known historically as Iwo Jima, is a 20-meter cylindrical structure attached to a two-story administration building. Its focal height is 112 meters, providing a geographic range of 26.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse's operational status ensures guidance for vessels in the Pacific Ocean, near the nearest port of Ogasawara, which is 146.7 kilometers away. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted. Its presence contributes to maritime traffic management in this strategically important area.
Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels around the historically significant island of Iō Tō, functioning partly as an airport control tower and offering visitors a connection to the island's past and its maritime safety role.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 112m
- Geographic Range
- 26.1NM
Location
- City
- Tokyo
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Latitude
- 24.7803°
- Longitude
- 141.3254°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ogasawara(146.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M8360
- NGA No.
- 4976
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 20m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
Structure: square cylindrical airport control tower, attached to a 2-story administration building
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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