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ǎo Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇳Lianjiang County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About ǎo Lighthouse

This concrete tower stands 8.5 meters tall on the southern tip of Chuānshí island, within Lianjiang County. It displays red and white horizontal bands and emits a white light with a single flash every 4 seconds. The focal height of the light is 13 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the southern tip of Chuānshí island, a critical navigational point for vessels traversing these coastal waters. Its distinctive red and white horizontal bands make it easily identifiable for mariners, aiding in safe passage and preventing groundings in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Lianjiang County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
southern tip of Chuānshí island
Latitude
26.1109°
Longitude
119.6676°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fuzhou(12.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3635.43.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower colored with red and white horzontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify ǎo Lighthouse at night?+
ǎo displays the characteristic Fl White 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does ǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
ǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dongdaiwan at 7.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Taijiang (9.2 NM W), Qianyu (9.7 NM WNW), Mawei Pt (14 NM WSW), FUZHOU (14.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is ǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, ǎo 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 ǎo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near ǎo 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.