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Lóngténg Hángdào Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇨🇳Zhanjiang City, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lóngténg Hángdào Lighthouse

Also known as: Lóngténg Hángdào (Bēngtángjiǎo Range Front)

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 44 meters tall, was built in 2007 near Zhanjiang City. Positioned directly in the surf off Cape Bēngtáng, it marks the southern side of the entrance to Zhànjiāng harbor. The lighthouse features a white tower with a red vertical stripe on the range line. Its light emits white, red, or green sectors, with a four-second cycle. Originally part of a range system, the rear light was removed in 2014, and this light was then converted to serve as a directional leading light.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Zhànjiāng harbor, serving as the primary approach range for vessels entering the port. Its conversion to a directional leading light in 2014 underscores its critical role in guiding ships through specific channels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 4s
Focal Height
42m
Light Range
15NM (27.8 km)
Geographic Range
17.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2007

Significant events: The rear light was removed in 2014 and this light was converted to a directional (leading) light at that time.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zhanjiang(4.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P3372.1
NGA No.
20014
Wikidata
Q115046414 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
44m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower mounted on a robust pier

Location

City
Zhanjiang City
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Guangdong
Sea Region
just off the beach at Cape Bēngtáng, the south side of the entrance to Zhànjiāng harbor, standing in the surf, marking the main approach range for Zhànjiāng.
Latitude
21.0581°
Longitude
110.5509°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Lóngténg Hángdào Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 42 meters and a nominal range of 15 nautical miles (approximately 27.8 km), Lóngténg Hángdào is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Lóngténg Hángdào Lighthouse at night?+
Lóngténg Hángdào displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 4s. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Lóngténg Hángdào Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lóngténg Hángdào Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zhanjiang Pt at 3.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Naozhou (8.7 NM SSE), ZHANJIANG (9 NM NNW), Taiping (21.6 NM W), Beitan (25 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lóngténg Hángdào Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lóngténg Hángdào 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 Lóngténg Hángdào Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lóngténg Hángdào 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.