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Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 16 meters tall on the eastern breakwater marking the entrance to Busan's South Inner Harbor. It features a lantern and gallery, with its light situated 22 meters above the water. The lighthouse emits a single red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 13.6 nautical miles. It is located 1.2 kilometers from the main port of Busan, on the western side of Yeongdo. This structure guides vessels into the harbor, which is a busy maritime traffic area.

Why it matters: This light is essential for guiding ships into Busan's South Inner Harbor, preventing them from grounding on the breakwater at the narrow harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
South Inner Harbor, Busan, South Korea, marking the entrance to the harbor on the west side of Yeongdo.
Latitude
35.0848°
Longitude
129.0333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4368
NGA No.
16756
USCG No.
KR-2027
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Busan at 1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Gamcheon/Busan (1.6 NM W), Busanjin-Gu (4 NM NNE), South Busan (5.7 NM E), Busan New Port (11.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater 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 Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater 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 Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Busan South Inner Harbor Entrance East Breakwater 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.