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Horido Lighthouse

Q White🇰🇷Yeosu-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Horido Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1995, stands 9 meters tall on a round concrete pier. Its cylindrical tower features a black upper half and a yellow lower half, with the light positioned 11 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a quick-flashing white light visible for 10.7 nautical miles. It is located on a rock in a channel about 8 km southwest of Dolsando, near Yeosu-si. The site is open to visitors arriving by boat, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The distinctive black and yellow tower aids in daytime identification, while its light marks a channel southwest of Dolsando, guiding maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1995

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
Upper half black, lower half yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, mounted on a round concrete pier

Location

City
Yeosu-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
channel about 8 km southwest of Dolsando
Latitude
34.5869°
Longitude
127.6758°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yeosu(9.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4306.5
NGA No.
17215
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Horido Lighthouse at night?+
Horido displays the characteristic Q White. 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 Horido Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Horido Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yeosu at 9.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Samil (17.6 NM NNE), Gwangyang (18 NM N), Narodo (24.4 NM WSW), Nokdongsin (27.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Horido Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Horido 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 Horido Lighthouse?+
Horido 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 Horido Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Horido 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.