Sơn Chà Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sơn Chà Lighthouse
The Sơn Chà lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower situated on Hòn Sơn Chà island, north of the entrance to Đà Nẵng harbor. Painted light blue with white trim, the structure stands 15.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 240 meters above sea level. It emits three white flashes every six seconds. This navigational aid has been active for an unspecified period, guiding vessels into and out of the nearby port. Access to the island site is by boat only.
Why it matters: The Sơn Chà lighthouse marks the entrance to Đà Nẵng, a significant port. Its elevated position and specific light pattern assist mariners in identifying the safe passage into the bay.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl(3) W 6s
- Focal Height
- 240m
- Geographic Range
- 36.5NM
Location
- Country
- 🇻🇳VN
- Latitude
- 16.2170°
- Longitude
- 108.2058°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 15.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- light blue with white trim
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted light blue with white trim
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Da Nang(6.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F3211.5
- NGA No.
- 20279.5
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