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Biado Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇰🇷Bigeum, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Biado Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 2020, stands 10 meters tall on a shoal. Its cylindrical tower is painted black with a single red horizontal band. The light emits white flashes every 10 seconds from a focal height of 8 meters, offering a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. Located about 8 kilometers east of Bigeumdo's northeastern coast, it marks a passage within the South Jeolla region. While the site is accessible by boat, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a shoal in a broad passage, assisting vessels transiting the waters east of Bigeumdo.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2020

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted black with one red horizontal band

Location

City
Bigeum
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
shoal in a broad passage about 8 km east of the northeastern coast of Bigeumdo
Latitude
34.7985°
Longitude
126.0368°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mokpo(16.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4213.7.
NGA No.
M4213.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Biado Lighthouse at night?+
Biado displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Biado Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Biado Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Songgong at 9.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Mokpo (15.9 NM E), Daebul/Yeongam-gun (19.8 NM E), Daeheuksando (30.6 NM WSW), Galdoo (38.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Biado Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Biado 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 Biado Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Biado 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.