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Busan Middle Lighthouse

Fl Yellow 5s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Busan Middle Lighthouse

Also known as: Busan Middle (Oryukdo) Breakwater Northeast End

The Busan Middle Lighthouse is a 12-meter tall, yellow, round concrete tower. It features a lantern and gallery, with its light positioned 17 meters above sea level. The light flashes yellow every 5 seconds, and its signal is detectable up to 12.4 nautical miles. This structure stands 3.3 kilometers from Busan, South Korea's main port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a navigation aid for vessels approaching and leaving Busan, a major international port. Its distinctive yellow flash serves as a reference marker in a busy seaway, assisting in hazard avoidance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Yellow 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Yellow
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl Y 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Latitude
35.0911°
Longitude
129.1129°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow
Material
concrete

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4356.7
NGA No.
16733
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Busan Middle Lighthouse at night?+
Busan Middle displays the characteristic Fl Yellow 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Busan Middle Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Busan Middle Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is South Busan at 1.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Busan (3.8 NM W), Busanjin-Gu (4.7 NM NW), Gamcheon/Busan (5.6 NM W), Busan New Port (15.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Busan Middle Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Busan Middle 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 Middle Lighthouse?+
Busan Middle 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 Middle Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Busan Middle 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.