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Huánghuājiāo Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 15s🇨🇳CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Huánghuājiāo Lighthouse

Also known as: Huánghuājiāo (Huánghuā Jiāo, Yellow Reef)

This concrete lighthouse, built in 2007, stands 8 meters tall with a focal height of 15 meters. Its cylindrical tower features a gallery and is covered in ceramic tile with red and white horizontal bands. The light emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 11.9 nautical miles. It is situated about 500 meters west-southwest of the Yuanjiaoyu light. The nearest port, Saiqi, is 31.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse works with the Yuanjiaoyu light to aid coastal navigation, providing mariners with a distinct visual and light characteristic for positioning.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2007

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saiqi(31.3 km)
Admiralty No.
P3642.85.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, covered with ceramic tile colored with red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Located about 500 m west southwest of the Yuanjiaoyu light in China.
Latitude
26.9186°
Longitude
120.2633°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Huánghuājiāo Lighthouse at night?+
Huánghuājiāo displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 15s — 4 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 Huánghuājiāo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Huánghuājiāo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sansha at 2.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Haitian Terminal/ Xiamen (11.1 NM N), Xiangyu Terminal/ Xiamen (11.3 NM NNE), Binyang (20.2 NM N), Ningde (31.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Huánghuājiāo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Huánghuājiāo 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 Huánghuājiāo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Huánghuājiāo 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.