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Kezilao Entrance Lighthouse

🇹🇼Kaohsiung, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kezilao Entrance Lighthouse

The Kezilao Entrance lighthouse is a square white concrete tower 13 meters in height. It is located in Kezilao harbor, approximately 3 kilometers north of the Zuoying entrance, near Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The site is open to the public, allowing visitors to approach the pier, but the tower itself is closed. The structure once served as a navigational aid for vessels entering the harbor.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has historical significance for guiding ships into Kezilao harbor, a center for the local fishing industry.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square white concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

City
Kaohsiung
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Sea Region
Kezilao harbor, about 3 km north of the Zuoying entrance, Taiwan
Latitude
22.7250°
Longitude
120.2513°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yung An(6.5 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Kezilao Entrance Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kezilao Entrance Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is YUNG AN at 6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Kaohsiung (9.2 NM SSE), An Ping (16 NM NNW), Tainan (16.9 NM NNW), Budai (39.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kezilao Entrance Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kezilao Entrance 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 Kezilao Entrance Lighthouse?+
Kezilao Entrance Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Kezilao Entrance Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kezilao Entrance 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.