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Busan South Outer Lighthouse

Fl yellow 5s🇰🇷Northern Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Busan South Outer Lighthouse

This yellow lighthouse stands 16 meters tall in Northern Busan, with its focal plane also at 16 meters. The structure emits a yellow flashing light. Its geographic range extends to 7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and identified by NGA list number 16735 and Admiralty number M4356.5.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl yellow 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
yellow
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Northern Busan
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
35.0787°
Longitude
129.0975°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Color
yellow

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4356.5
NGA No.
16735
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Busan South Outer Lighthouse at night?+
Busan South Outer 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 South Outer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Busan South Outer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is South Busan at 2.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Busan (3.3 NM WNW), Gamcheon/Busan (4.8 NM W), Busanjin-Gu (4.9 NM NNW), Busan New Port (14.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Busan South Outer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Busan South Outer 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 Outer Lighthouse?+
Busan South Outer 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 Outer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Busan South Outer 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.