Busan South Outer Breakwater West End Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Busan South Outer Breakwater West End Lighthouse
Also known as: Jodo
This yellow, cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall, with its light positioned 16 meters above the water. It is located at the western end of the Jodo breakwater, 2.9 kilometers from the nearest port in Busan, South Korea. The structure features a lantern and gallery and emits a yellow flash every 5 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. It serves as a visual guide for vessels navigating the waters near the port.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe entry and exit of commercial and passenger vessels into Busan Harbor, a significant international port. It clearly marks the western limit of the Jodo breakwater, helping to prevent collisions and guide ships into the main shipping channels.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Yellow
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl Y 5s
- Focal Height
- 16m
- Geographic Range
- 12.2NM
Location
- City
- Busan
- Country
- 🇰🇷South Korea
- Sea Region
- Busan, South Korea
- Latitude
- 35.0787°
- Longitude
- 129.0976°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- yellow
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted yellow
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Busan(2.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4356.5
- NGA No.
- 16735
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