Gyeongchido Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Gyeongchido Lighthouse
Also known as: Gyeongchido (Gyongchido, Kyongchido)
Gyeongchido Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete tower standing 9 meters tall, with its light positioned 47 meters above sea level. The structure, described as an octagonal cylindrical white concrete tower, emits a single white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 18.2 nautical miles. It is situated on the eastern end of an island located approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Uido in South Korea, near the town of Docho. The nearest major port is Mokpo, about 25.1 kilometers away. This lighthouse operates as a navigational aid in the South Jeolla region.
Why it matters: This light guides vessels navigating the waters northeast of Uido, marking the eastern extent of the island.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 47m
- Geographic Range
- 18.2NM
Location
- City
- Docho
- Country
- 🇰🇷South Korea
- Region
- South Jeolla
- Sea Region
- east end of an island about 10 km northeast of Uido, South Korea
- Latitude
- 34.6524°
- Longitude
- 125.8946°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: octagonal cylindrical white concrete tower
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Mokpo(25.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4229
- NGA No.
- 17648
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب South Korea، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.