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Cửa Việt Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇻🇳Nam Cửa Việt Commune, VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cửa Việt Lighthouse

Cửa Việt Lighthouse, established in 1980, stands 22 meters tall with a focal height of 28 meters. The structure is a square cylindrical masonry tower integrated with a three-story masonry keeper's house. Its exterior features a yellow keeper's house and a gray light tower. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 14.9 nautical miles. It is situated at the mouth of the Cửa Việt estuary, approximately 75.7 kilometers from the nearest port of Da Nang. The ARLHS number for this aid to navigation is VIE-014.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the Cửa Việt estuary, a shipping lane within Quảng Trị Province. Its construction after the Vietnam War also marks it as a landmark in a historically significant area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1980

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Da Nang(75.7 km)
ARLHS No.
VIE-014

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow and the light tower is gray

Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower with a square lantern and gallery, rising from the center of a 3-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Nam Cửa Việt Commune
Country
🇻🇳Vietnam
Region
Quảng Trị Province
Latitude
16.9020°
Longitude
107.1917°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cửa Việt Lighthouse at night?+
Cửa Việt displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cửa Việt Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cửa Việt Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Cua Viet Port at 1.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Quang Ninh (43.8 NM NW), Phú Bai (44.8 NM SE), Dong Hoi (47.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cửa Việt Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cửa Việt 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.
How can I track vessels near Cửa Việt Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cửa Việt 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.