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Bakgeunyeo Lighthouse

Q White🇰🇷Gunsan-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Bakgeunyeo Lighthouse

This concrete tower, standing 16 meters tall, is painted with its upper half black and its lower half yellow. It is situated off the northeast side of Gaeyado, marking a shoal in the Jeonbuk State region. The lighthouse emits a quick-flashing white light from a focal height of 16 meters. Its geographic range extends to 12.2 nautical miles. The nearest port, Gunsan, is 3.7 kilometers away. This cylindrical structure is accessible only by boat.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels away from a shoal off Gaeyado, ensuring safer passage in the local waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Gunsan-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Jeonbuk State
Sea Region
shoal off the northeast side of Gaeyado
Latitude
36.0502°
Longitude
126.5626°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and lower half yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, upper half painted black and lower half yellow

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gunsan(3.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4190.73
NGA No.
17760.8
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bakgeunyeo Lighthouse at night?+
Bakgeunyeo displays the characteristic Q White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bakgeunyeo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bakgeunyeo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gunsan at 4.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Biin (5.5 NM NW), Janghang/Seocheon-gun (6.6 NM ESE), Daecheon (16.3 NM N), Boryeong (21.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bakgeunyeo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bakgeunyeo 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 Bakgeunyeo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bakgeunyeo 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.