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Busan South Harbor Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 10s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Busan South Harbor Lighthouse

Also known as: Busan South Harbor (Songdo)

This concrete lighthouse stands 15 meters tall with a focal height of 13 meters. Its octagonal cylindrical tower, topped with a lantern and gallery, is painted with its upper half black and its lower half yellow. Located on the west side of the south entrance to Busan harbor, it is approximately 2 kilometers from the nearest port. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. This structure serves as a navigational aid for vessels entering the harbor.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding ships entering Busan's South Harbor, a major port in South Korea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
west side of the south entrance to Busan harbor
Latitude
35.0753°
Longitude
129.0224°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
upper half black, lower half yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4369.45
NGA No.
16757
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Busan South Harbor Lighthouse at night?+
Busan South Harbor displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Busan South Harbor Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Busan South Harbor Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gamcheon/Busan at 1.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Busan (1.7 NM NNE), Busanjin-Gu (4.7 NM NNE), South Busan (6.3 NM E), Busan New Port (11 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Busan South Harbor Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Busan South Harbor 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 South Harbor Lighthouse?+
Busan South Harbor 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 South Harbor Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Busan South Harbor 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.