Yeongdo Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Yeongdo Lighthouse
Also known as: Yeongdo (Yong Do, Taejongdae, Mokdo)
The Yeongdo Lighthouse is a 30-meter cylindrical steel tower completed in 2004. It stands 82 meters above sea level and emits a white light with two flashes every 18 seconds, visible for 22.9 nautical miles. The structure includes a lantern and a broad circular observation deck, presenting a contemporary architectural style. Located on Yeongdo Island near the port of Busan, this lighthouse serves as an active aid to navigation. Its design departs from traditional forms, incorporating elements for public access and viewing.
Why it matters: This lighthouse assists vessels navigating the busy approach waters to Busan, a major global port city. Its modern design also makes it a tourist attraction, offering visitors views of the coastline and maritime activity.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 18s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 18s
- Focal Height
- 82m
- Geographic Range
- 22.9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2004
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Busan(3.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4356
- NGA No.
- 16728
- ARLHS No.
- SKR-029
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 30m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- steel
Structure: round cylindrical steel tower with lantern and a large circular observation deck
Location
- City
- Busan
- Country
- 🇰🇷South Korea
- Latitude
- 35.0524°
- Longitude
- 129.0922°
Nearby Vessels
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب South Korea، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.