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Lạch Trào Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lạch Trào Lighthouse

Also known as: Lạch Trào (Lạch Chào)

This octagonal concrete lighthouse stands 22 meters tall, with its gallery at a focal height of 27 meters. Painted yellow, the structure was completed in 1965. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the north side of an estuary, serving as a marker for the Nghi Son port, located 27.7 kilometers away. Visitors are permitted on the site, but the tower itself is not open for public access.

Why it matters: Lạch Trào lighthouse guides vessels entering and exiting the Thanh Hóa seaport, facilitating regional trade and maritime activity.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1965

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with gallery

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
19.7902°
Longitude
105.9286°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nghi Son(27.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F3227.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lạch Trào Lighthouse at night?+
Lạch Trào displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Lạch Trào Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lạch Trào Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Nghi Son at 29.4 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Nghe Tinh (38.7 NM NNE), Nam Dinh (39.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lạch Trào Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lạch Trào 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 Lạch Trào Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lạch Trào 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.