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Geunheung Lighthouse

Fl (6) White 15s🇰🇷KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Geunheung Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 20 meters tall, with its light positioned 14 meters above the water. The tower is cylindrical and painted black with a single red horizontal band. It is mounted on a round concrete pier and emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Geunheung Lighthouse is located about 15 kilometers from Taean-gun, a nearby port.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels of a reef situated approximately 5 kilometers southwest of the Chaeseokpo light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (6) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
6 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Chungcheong
Sea Region
reef about 5 km southwest of the Chaeseokpo light
Latitude
36.6699°
Longitude
126.1932°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taean-gun(15.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4184.05.
NGA No.
17841

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower 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 Geunheung Lighthouse at night?+
Geunheung displays the characteristic Fl (6) White 15s — 6 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Geunheung Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Geunheung Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Taean-gun at 15 NM to the N. Other ports served include Boryeong (21.3 NM SE), Daesan/Seosan (22.6 NM NNE), Daecheon (25.9 NM SE), DANGJIN (28.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Geunheung Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Geunheung 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 Geunheung Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Geunheung 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.