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Busan Middle Lighthouse

Fl yellow 5s🇰🇷Northern Busan, KRInactive

Busan Middle is a yellow, round concrete tower standing 17 meters tall. Its focal height is also 17 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a yellow light. The tower has been temporarily extinguished and is currently replaced by a temporary light.

Characteristic Signature
Fl yellow 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
yellow
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
7NM
City
Northern Busan
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
35.0911°
Longitude
129.1128°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: Yellow round concrete tower; 39. Temporarily extinguished; temporarily replaced by

Admiralty No.
M4356.7
NGA No.
16733
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How do mariners identify Busan Middle Lighthouse at night?+
Busan Middle displays the characteristic Fl yellow 5s — 1 yellow flash every 5 seconds. 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?+
Busan Middle Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
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.