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Paotai Turning Lighthouse

Q Green🇨🇳Yingkou City, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Paotai Turning Lighthouse

This cylindrical tower stands 15 meters tall and emits a quick-flashing green light from a focal height of 14 meters. Located on the east bank of a river near office buildings in Yingkou City, Liaoning, it has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The round tower structure is situated close to the port of Yingkou. This operational lighthouse is identified by the Admiralty number P3972.15.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a turning point or hazard on the river, aiding the safe passage of commercial and recreational vessels near the urbanized east bank.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Yingkou City
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Liaoning
Sea Region
east bank of a river, near office buildings
Latitude
40.6548°
Longitude
122.1603°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical

Structure: round tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yingkou(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
P3972.15
NGA No.
18355
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Paotai Turning Lighthouse at night?+
Paotai Turning displays the characteristic Q Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Paotai Turning Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Paotai Turning Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yinkou at 5.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include PANJIN (7 NM WNW), Bayuquan (21.6 NM S), BAYUQUAN (24.3 NM S), Panjin (28.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Paotai Turning Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Paotai Turning 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 Paotai Turning Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Paotai Turning 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.