Hailingshan Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇨🇳Western Guangdong, CNInactive

Location & Light Range

About Hailingshan Lighthouse

This white tower stands 45 meters tall, with its focal plane situated 24 meters above sea level. It projects a white flashing light with a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. The light characteristic is a simple flash.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Western Guangdong
Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
21.5574°
Longitude
111.8076°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
45m
Tower Color
white

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
P3405
NGA No.
19992
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hailingshan Lighthouse at night?

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Hailingshan displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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.

Which ports and harbors does Hailingshan Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Hailingshan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zhapo at 2.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Xitou (5.7 NM NNW), Yangjiang (6.3 NM N), Shapa (18.4 NM W), Beijin (18.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Hailingshan Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Hailingshan Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.

How can I track vessels near Hailingshan Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Hailingshan 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.

What is the Hailingshan lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Western Guangdong, CN. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.