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Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇰🇷Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

This square pyramidal concrete skeletal tower, standing 39 meters tall, was built and first lit in 2011. Its red and white horizontal bands distinguish its structure. With a focal height of 162 meters, its green light has a geographic range of 30.7 nautical miles. The tower is situated on a ridge northwest of Gamcheon harbor, approximately 775 meters from the front range light. It likely serves a dual purpose, possibly functioning as a communications tower in addition to its navigational role.

Why it matters: This rear range light works with a front light to guide vessels into Gamcheon harbor, helping to prevent groundings and collisions within the busy entrance channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
162m
Geographic Range
30.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2011

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Busan(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4354.921
NGA No.
16763.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal concrete (?) skeletal tower, probably used also as a communications tower

Location

City
Busan
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Sea Region
ridge northwest of Gamcheon harbor, 775 m northwest of the front light
Latitude
35.0666°
Longitude
128.9876°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gamcheon/Busan at 1.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Busan (3.2 NM NE), Busanjin-Gu (5.9 NM NNE), South Busan (8 NM E), Busan New Port (9.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gamcheon Hang Entrance Range Rear 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.