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Busan Hang Approach Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Busan Hang Approach Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower, built in 2013, stands 60 meters tall with a focal height of 460 meters. It is located 991 meters northwest of the front range light within Busan Hang, South Korea. Its green light flashes continuously, providing a fixed bearing for vessels. The structure includes a gallery and serves as the rear light in an approach range system. This light has a geographic range of 49.1 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This rear range light is essential for aligning vessels within the designated shipping channels for entry into Busan Hang.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
460m
Geographic Range
49.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2013

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4365.61.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
60m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
Busan Hang, South Korea, marking the approach range, located 991 m northwest of the front light.
Latitude
35.1331°
Longitude
129.0167°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Busan Hang Approach Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Busan Hang Approach Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Busan Hang Approach Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busanjin-Gu at 1.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Busan (2.1 NM SSE), Gamcheon/Busan (3.1 NM SSW), South Busan (7.2 NM ESE), Busan New Port (11.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Busan Hang Approach Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Busan Hang Approach Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
Busan Hang Approach Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Busan Hang Approach Range Rear 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.