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Badayeo Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 5s🇰🇷Tongyeong Area, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Badayeo Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands 16 meters tall and features a black tower with a red horizontal band. It emits two white flashes every 5 seconds from a focal height of 15 meters. The structure is situated on a reef approximately 400 meters off the northern tip of Suudo. Access to the site is exclusively by boat, while the tower itself remains closed to the public. The lighthouse is located within the Tongyeong Area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Focal Height
15m

Location

City
Tongyeong Area
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
34.8387°
Longitude
128.1336°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
black

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4321.43.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Badayeo Lighthouse at night?+
Badayeo displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 5s — 2 white flashes every 5 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Badayeo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Badayeo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Samcheonpo/Sacheon at 4.9 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include GOSEONG (11.5 NM NE), Junghwa (12 NM ESE), Tongyeong (14 NM E), Anjeong (16.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Badayeo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Badayeo 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.
What shipping routes pass near Badayeo Lighthouse?+
Badayeo Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Badayeo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Badayeo 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.