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Bukbin Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Bukbin Lighthouse

Bukbin Lighthouse is a 10-meter tall cylindrical steel tower with a gallery and an open lantern structure. It displays a green flash every 5 seconds. Located at the end of an L-shaped breakwater, it stands 10 meters above the water. This lighthouse serves the area near Busan harbor, South Korea, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. It is situated 1.6 kilometers from the nearest port. The tower itself is painted white.

Why it matters: This light is significant for guiding maritime traffic into Busan harbor, a major international port. Its green flash helps mariners identify the safe channel amidst high commercial shipping volumes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
Busan harbor, South Korea
Latitude
35.0886°
Longitude
129.0754°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: round skeletal tower with gallery and an open lantern structure

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4356.58
NGA No.
16739
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bukbin Lighthouse at night?+
Bukbin displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bukbin Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bukbin Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan at 2.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Gamcheon/Busan (3.7 NM W), South Busan (3.7 NM E), Busanjin-Gu (3.9 NM NNW), Busan New Port (13.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bukbin Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bukbin 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 Bukbin Lighthouse?+
Bukbin 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 Bukbin Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bukbin 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.