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Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇰🇷Ulsan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 16 meters tall, guides vessels in Ulsan, South Korea. It features a black exterior with a single red horizontal band and emits a white flash every five seconds. The focal height of the light is 14 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located 5.5 kilometers from the nearest port, Ulsan. While the lighthouse site is open to the public, the tower itself is not accessible.

Why it matters: Its distinct black and red banding aids mariners in quick identification, facilitating safe passage along the coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Ulsan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Latitude
35.5676°
Longitude
129.4551°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ulsan(5.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M4397
NGA No.
16674

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted black with one red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mipo/Ulsan at 3.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Ulsan (4.9 NM SW), Onsan/Ulsan (9 NM SSW), Guryongpo (25.4 NM N), Pohang (27 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses 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 Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses 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 Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dong-gu (Eastern District, Pangoji Area) Lighthouses 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.