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Jukdo Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇰🇷Jeju, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Jukdo Lighthouse

Also known as: Jukdo (Chagwido, Chagwi Do, Chakwido)

Jukdo Lighthouse stands on Chagwido, an island off Jeju's western coast in South Korea. The lighthouse consists of a 5-meter-tall cylindrical concrete tower, painted yellow with a single black horizontal band. It is mounted on a round concrete pier. Its light is positioned 67 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 21 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Hwasun, is about 10.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids navigation around Chagwido, an island off Jeju's western tip, ensuring safe passage in these coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
67m
Geographic Range
21NM

Location

City
Jeju
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Jeju
Sea Region
Chagwido, an island off the western tip of Jeju, South Korea
Latitude
33.3115°
Longitude
126.1462°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hwasun(10.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M4255
NGA No.
17496

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow with one black horizontal band and mounted on a round concrete pier or caisson
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jukdo Lighthouse at night?+
Jukdo displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Jukdo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jukdo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hallim at 8.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include HWASUN (10.3 NM ESE), Hwasun (10.5 NM ESE), Aewol (11.9 NM NE), Seogwipo (21.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jukdo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jukdo 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 Jukdo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jukdo 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.