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Kangwon Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl W 7s🇰🇵North Korea, KPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kangwon Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 25 meters tall with a focal height of 25 meters. Its round tower is painted white. The structure itself is described as a yellow and black concrete pile. It displays a white flashing light.

Why it matters: The lighthouse has a geographic range of 9 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
9NM

Location

City
North Korea
Country
🇰🇵KP
Latitude
39.2869°
Longitude
127.5649°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: Yellow and black concrete pile; 16

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4488
NGA No.
16324
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kangwon Province Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kangwon Province Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl W 7s — 1 white flash every 7 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.
Which ports and harbors does Kangwon Province Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kangwon Province Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Wonsan at 9.1 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Hungnam (32.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kangwon Province Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kangwon Province 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.
What shipping routes pass near Kangwon Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kangwon Province Lighthouses 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 Kangwon Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kangwon Province 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.