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Buk Hang (North Port) Leading Lighthouse

🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Buk Hang (North Port) Leading Lighthouse

The Buk Hang (North Port) Leading lighthouse, built in 2019, is a square white skeletal tower constructed from steel. It stands 23 meters tall, with its focal plane at 24 meters. This modern navigational aid has a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. Located 0.7 kilometers from Busan, the nearest port, it is part of the expanding maritime infrastructure in South Korea. Its presence ensures safe passage for vessels entering the North Port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides ships into the North Port, a significant maritime trade hub in South Korea. Its function as a leading light helps vessels align with approach channels in a high-traffic area.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2019

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4365.56.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square white skeletal tower

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Latitude
35.1124°
Longitude
129.0517°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Buk Hang (North Port) Leading Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Buk Hang (North Port) Leading Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan at 1 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Busanjin-Gu (2.3 NM N), Gamcheon/Busan (3.1 NM SW), South Busan (5.1 NM ESE), Busan New Port (12.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Buk Hang (North Port) Leading Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Buk Hang (North Port) Leading 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 Buk Hang (North Port) Leading Lighthouse?+
Buk Hang (North Port) Leading 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 Buk Hang (North Port) Leading Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Buk Hang (North Port) Leading 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.