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Busan Hang Approach Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Busan Hang Approach Range Front Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower, built in 2013, stands 42 meters tall and features a gallery. Its green light flashes continuously, providing a fixed green signal. Positioned on a mountainside northwest of Busan, South Korea, the lighthouse is situated 2 kilometers from the nearest port. Its focal height reaches 365 meters, offering a geographic range of 44.2 nautical miles. The structure guides vessels into the approach range for Busan Harbor.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding large container ships and other vessels through the precise entrance range into Busan Harbor, a critical hub for international trade.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
365m
Geographic Range
44.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2013

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4365.6.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
Busan Harbor, South Korea, located on the mountainside northwest of Busan, marking the entrance range for the harbor.
Latitude
35.1289°
Longitude
129.0219°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Busan Hang Approach Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Busan Hang Approach Range Front displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Busan Hang Approach Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Busan Hang Approach Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan at 1.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Busanjin-Gu (1.9 NM NE), Gamcheon/Busan (2.9 NM SSW), South Busan (6.9 NM ESE), Busan New Port (11.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Busan Hang Approach Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Busan Hang Approach Range Front 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 Busan Hang Approach Range Front Lighthouse?+
Busan Hang Approach Range Front 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 Busan Hang Approach Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Busan Hang Approach Range Front 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.