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ǎo, Hai-ling-shan Tao) Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇳CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About ǎo, Hai-ling-shan Tao) Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, painted white, stands 13 meters tall on a promontory southeast of Zhapōzhèn. Its light emits a white flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 44 meters, providing a geographic range of 17.7 nautical miles. Located 8.2 kilometers from Yangxi, the lighthouse serves the waters in China's Guangdong region. It has been operational, guiding vessels near Hai-ling-shan Tao.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides essential navigational guidance to vessels traversing the waters off Zhapōzhèn, ensuring safer passage along the coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
44m
Geographic Range
17.7NM

Location

Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Guangdong
Sea Region
promontory southeast of Zhapōzhèn
Latitude
21.5632°
Longitude
111.8626°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yangxi(8.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P3405.1.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify ǎo, Hai-ling-shan Tao) Lighthouse at night?+
ǎo, Hai-ling-shan Tao) displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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, Hai-ling-shan Tao) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
ǎo, Hai-ling-shan Tao) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zhapo at 0.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Yangjiang (6.7 NM NNW), Xitou (6.8 NM NW), Beijin (17.2 NM NNE), Shapa (21.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is ǎo, Hai-ling-shan Tao) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, ǎo, Hai-ling-shan Tao) 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, Hai-ling-shan Tao) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near ǎo, Hai-ling-shan Tao) 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.