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Noryangyeo Lighthouse

Q White🇰🇷Yeosu-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Noryangyeo Lighthouse

Noryangyeo Lighthouse stands as a 11-meter cylindrical concrete tower, painted with its upper half black and lower half yellow. Its light originates from a focal height of 10 meters, casting a white beam with a quick flash characteristic. This light has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a reef located off Sagok Village in Sora Township, on the east side of Yeoja Bay, near Yeosu-si. Access to the site is permitted, though the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of a reef off Sagok Village, essential for safe navigation on the eastern side of Yeoja Bay for local fishing boats and coastal traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Yeosu-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Jeolla
Sea Region
a reef off Sagok Village in Sora Township, on the east side of Yeoja Bay
Latitude
34.7738°
Longitude
127.5563°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yeosu(9.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4305.54.
NGA No.
M4305.54

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and lower half yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, upper half painted black and lower half yellow

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Noryangyeo Lighthouse at night?+
Noryangyeo displays the characteristic Q White. 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 Noryangyeo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Noryangyeo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yeosu at 6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Gwangyang (10.4 NM NE), Samil (12.5 NM ENE), Nokdongsin (26 NM SW), Samcheonpo/Sacheon (27.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Noryangyeo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Noryangyeo 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 Noryangyeo Lighthouse?+
Noryangyeo 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 Noryangyeo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Noryangyeo 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.