Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Gumong-Am Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇰🇷Yeosu-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Gumong-Am Lighthouse

Also known as: Gumong-Am (Kumong-Am)

The Gumong-Am Lighthouse features an octagonal white concrete tower, 10 meters in height, with a gallery. Its light is situated 21 meters above sea level. Constructed in 1986, this facility emits a white flash every 5 seconds (Fl W 5s). The structure is located on a rock formation roughly 2.5 kilometers northwest of Yeondo and 2 kilometers south-southwest of Ando. The light's visibility extends to 13.4 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site, but the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid, marking an isolated rock formation to assist vessels navigating between Yeondo and Ando.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1986

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal white concrete tower with gallery

Location

City
Yeosu-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
isolated rock about 2.5 km northwest of Yeondo and 2 km south southwest of Ando
Latitude
34.5000°
Longitude
127.7519°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yeosu(14.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M4307.3
NGA No.
17068
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Gumong-Am Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near South Korea, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gumong-Am Lighthouse at night?+
Gumong-Am 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 Gumong-Am Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gumong-Am Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yeosu at 15 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Samil (22.1 NM N), Gwangyang (23.2 NM N), Narodo (25.8 NM WSW), Samcheonpo/Sacheon (29.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gumong-Am Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gumong-Am 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 Gumong-Am Lighthouse?+
Gumong-Am 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 Gumong-Am Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gumong-Am 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.