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Bukhyeongjedo Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Bukhyeongjedo Lighthouse

Also known as: Bukhyeongjedo (Pukyongjedo)

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 19 meters tall and was built in 2003. Its white tower features a lantern and gallery, with the light positioned 50 meters above sea level. The light emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for over 18 nautical miles. Located on a skerry about 15 kilometers southwest of Gamcheon, it is positioned near Busan. The structure sustained damage from Typhoon Maemi shortly after its initial completion.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a skerry hazardous to navigation for vessels approaching or departing the port of Busan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2003

Significant events: damaged by Typhoon Maemi

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(10.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M4353
NGA No.
16775

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
skerry about 15 km southwest of Gamcheon
Latitude
34.9333°
Longitude
128.9739°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bukhyeongjedo Lighthouse at night?+
Bukhyeongjedo displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Bukhyeongjedo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bukhyeongjedo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gamcheon/Busan at 9.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Busan (10.6 NM NNE), Busan New Port (11.7 NM NW), South Busan (12.5 NM NE), Okpo/Geoje (13.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bukhyeongjedo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bukhyeongjedo 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 Bukhyeongjedo Lighthouse?+
Bukhyeongjedo 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 Bukhyeongjedo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bukhyeongjedo 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.