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Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

F Green 11s🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

This square steel skeletal tower, standing 101 meters tall, was built and first lit in 2011. It displays a continuous green light from a focal height of 106 meters, visible for 25.5 nautical miles. The tower's exterior is painted white and red. In 2016, the Admiralty renumbered this range light as part of navigational chart updates. The lighthouse is located in Busan, marking the western side of the Gamcheon harbor entrance.

Why it matters: One of the world's tallest navigational aids, its height and continuous green light provide critical guidance for vessels entering Gamcheon harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 11s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
11s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
106m
Geographic Range
25.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2011

Significant events: Admiralty renumbered range lights in 2016

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4354.92
NGA No.
16763

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
101m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red
Material
steel

Structure: square steel skeletal tower

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
Gamcheon harbor, marking the entrance range on the west side of the harbor
Latitude
35.0610°
Longitude
128.9939°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front displays the characteristic F Green 11s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gamcheon/Busan at 1.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Busan (3.2 NM NE), Busanjin-Gu (6 NM NNE), South Busan (7.8 NM E), Busan New Port (9.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front 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 Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front 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 Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Front 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.