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Daecho Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇰🇷Geoje-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Daecho Lighthouse

Also known as: Daecho (Taech'o)

The Daecho Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 11 meters tall, located off the west coast of Hwado in Geoje Bay. Painted red, it rests on a round concrete pier. Its focal plane is 9 meters above the water, and it emits a red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The site is accessible by boat, though the tower itself remains closed to the public for climbing. It guides vessels near Tongyeong harbor, with the nearest port being 1.7 km away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into and out of Tongyeong harbor, warning vessels of the waters around Hwado island in Geoje Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Geoje-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
off the west coast of Hwado in Geoje Bay, about 2.5 km east southeast of Tongyeong harbor
Latitude
34.8260°
Longitude
128.4616°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tongyeong(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4325.4
NGA No.
16911

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, painted red, mounted on a round concrete pier

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Daecho Lighthouse at night?+
Daecho 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 Daecho Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Daecho Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tongyeong at 2.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Junghwa (5.3 NM WSW), Geoje (6.2 NM ENE), Anjeong (7.2 NM N), Gohyeon/Geoje (7.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Daecho Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Daecho 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 Daecho Lighthouse?+
Daecho 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 Daecho Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Daecho 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.