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Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇰🇷Yeosu-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical red lighthouse, built in 2018, stands 12 meters tall at the end of the west breakwater of Yeosu New Port. Its focal height is also 12 meters, and it emits a red light that flashes once every 4 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. While visitors can access the site, the tower itself is closed to the public. It serves as a modern navigational aid within the South Jeolla region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the end of the recently constructed west breakwater for Yeosu New Port, a busy shipping area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2018

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red

Structure: round red tower

Location

City
Yeosu-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
end of the west breakwater of Yeosu New Port harbor
Latitude
34.7537°
Longitude
127.7623°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yeosu(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4310.4.
NGA No.
17126
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Main Harbor Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yeosu at 4.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include Samil (6.9 NM N), Gwangyang (8.2 NM NNW), Samcheonpo/Sacheon (18.7 NM ENE), Junghwa (29.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Main Harbor 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 Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Main Harbor 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 Main Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Main Harbor 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.