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Mukho Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇰🇷Gangneung Area (Southern Gangwon), KRInactive

Location & Light Range

About Mukho Lighthouse

The Mukho lighthouse is a white, round concrete tower measuring 69 meters in height. It is situated in the Gangneung Area of Southern Gangwon. Currently, the lighthouse is not operational. Its light previously emitted a white flash every 10 seconds, providing a geographic range of 26 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Geographic Range
26NM

Location

City
Gangneung Area (Southern Gangwon)
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
37.5543°
Longitude
129.1187°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
69m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower; 69. AIS (MMSI No 994403800)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4447
NGA No.
16464
Wikidata
Q124662249 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mukho Lighthouse at night?+
Mukho displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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 Mukho Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mukho Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mukho/Donghae at 0.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Tonghae (1.5 NM SW), Bupyong/Incheon (3.3 NM SSE), Donghae (3.7 NM SSE), Okgye/Gangneung (5.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mukho Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Mukho Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Mukho Lighthouse?+
Mukho 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 Mukho Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mukho 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.