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Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇰🇷Ansan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 17 meters tall, with its light positioned 15 meters above sea level. It emits a single red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the south side of the entrance to Incheon New Port, positioned off a sharp promontory at the northwestern corner of Jindi island. The site is open to the public, but visitors cannot enter the tower itself. The nearest port, Incheon, is 7.7 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for marking the southern approach to Incheon New Port, a busy shipping lane. Its light warns vessels of the promontory at Jindi Island, aiding safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Ansan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gyeonggi
Sea Region
south side of the entrance to the Incheon New Port, just off a sharp promontory at the northwestern corner of Jindi island
Latitude
37.2884°
Longitude
126.5334°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Incheon(7.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4164.4
NGA No.
17938.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Incheon at 7.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include DANGJIN (13.6 NM S), Gyeongin (15 NM NNE), BUCHEON (16.4 NM NE), Daesan/Seosan (17.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ansan City: Daebubuk Neighborhood Lighthouse Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.