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Incheon City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 6s🇰🇷Incheon, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Incheon City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical lighthouse stands 17 meters tall on a circular platform supported by three piles. It is located on a shoal about 8.6 km from Incheon Port, marking the outbound shipping lane southwest of Daemuuido. The structure features a lantern and gallery. Its light emits a single red flash every 6 seconds, visible for over 12 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding ships using the outbound shipping lane from Incheon, warning them of the shoal it marks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Incheon
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Ongjin-gun
Sea Region
shoal about 5 km southwest of Daemuuido, marking the outbound shipping lane of Incheon
Latitude
37.3285°
Longitude
126.3867°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Incheon(8.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4165
NGA No.
17954

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red

Structure: round tower with lantern and gallery mounted on a circular platform supported by three piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Incheon City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Incheon City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 6s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Incheon City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Incheon City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Incheon at 8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Gyeongin (16 NM NE), DANGJIN (17 NM SSE), Daesan/Seosan (18.8 NM S), BUCHEON (20.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Incheon City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Incheon City Lighthouses 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 Incheon City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Incheon City Lighthouses 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.