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Busan New Port Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green 4s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Busan New Port Range Rear Lighthouse

A 101-meter square skeletal steel tower painted white and red marks the Busan New Port Range Rear light. Situated on a steep hill about 800 meters northeast of its front counterpart, this structure stands 146 meters above sea level. Its light, green in color, is visible for 29.3 nautical miles. The tower's design facilitates its function as a navigational aid within the approaches to Busan New Port, located 2.3 kilometers away. The site itself is not accessible to the public.

Why it matters: This rear range light provides mariners with a critical alignment aid, working in tandem with the front light to guide vessels into Busan New Port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 4s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
146m
Geographic Range
29.3NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
located on a steep hill about 800 m northeast of the front light, near Busan New Port
Latitude
35.0785°
Longitude
128.8395°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
101m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan New Port(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4351.261
NGA No.
16774.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Busan New Port Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Busan New Port Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Busan New Port Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Busan New Port Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan New Port at 2.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Gamcheon/Busan (7.9 NM E), Jinhae (8.1 NM WNW), Busan (9.8 NM E), Busanjin-Gu (11.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Busan New Port Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Busan New Port 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 New Port Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Busan New Port 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 New Port Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Busan New Port 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.