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Daeheuksando Lighthouse

Fl Red 6s🇰🇷Heuksan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Daeheuksando Lighthouse

Also known as: Daeheuksando (Taeheuksando, Taehuksando) North Breakwater

The Daeheuksando Lighthouse is a red, cylindrical concrete tower standing 8.5 meters tall. Its light is positioned 13 meters above sea level and emits a single red flash every 6 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on Daeheuksando island in South Korea's South Jeolla province. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Mokpo, located 46.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids navigation around Daeheuksando island, helping vessels distinguish its position with a specific red flash characteristic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Heuksan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Latitude
34.6945°
Longitude
125.4444°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mokpo(46.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4223.4
NGA No.
17683

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Daeheuksando Lighthouse at night?+
Daeheuksando displays the characteristic Fl Red 6s. 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 Daeheuksando Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Daeheuksando Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Daeheuksando at 0.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Hongdo (13.2 NM WSW), Songgong (39 NM ENE), Gageohyangri (41.7 NM SSW), Mokpo (45.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Daeheuksando Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Daeheuksando 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 Daeheuksando Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Daeheuksando 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.