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Jakdo Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 5s🇰🇷Tongyeong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Jakdo Lighthouse

This active lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 13 meters tall. It is painted black with a single red horizontal band. The focal height of the light is 12 meters, and it emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a reef approximately 1.5 kilometers east of the southern tip of Bijindo. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a reef hazard located east of Bijindo's southern tip, aiding safe navigation in the surrounding waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Tongyeong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
a reef about 1.5 km east of the southern tip of Bijindo
Latitude
34.7032°
Longitude
128.4843°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tongyeong(8.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4331.52.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower painted black with one red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jakdo Lighthouse at night?+
Jakdo displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 5s — 2 white flashes every 5 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 Jakdo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jakdo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Junghwa at 7.5 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Tongyeong (8.6 NM NNW), Geoje (10.1 NM NNE), Kukdo (10.5 NM SSW), Gohyeon/Geoje (13.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jakdo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jakdo 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 Jakdo Lighthouse?+
Jakdo 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 Jakdo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jakdo 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.