Pyeongtaek Inner Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse

Red🇰🇷Pyeongtaek-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pyeongtaek Inner Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse

A red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 7 meters tall, with its light positioned 12 meters above the water. This structure, painted red and featuring a lantern and gallery, is situated on the eastern breakwater of Pyeongtaek's inner harbor entrance. It emits a red light visible for 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located near the Seohae Bridge and serves the port of Pyeongtaek, approximately 10.2 kilometers away. It has been in operation guiding vessels into the harbor.

Why it matters: This light marks the eastern side of the entrance to Pyeongtaek's inner harbor, assisting vessels in navigating a busy port environment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Red
Light Color
Red
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Pyeongtaek-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
Gyeonggi
Sea Region
inner harbor entrance, east of the Seohae Bridge, Pyeongtaek, South Korea
Latitude
36.9378°
Longitude
126.8585°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted red

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pyeongtaek(10.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4158.973.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Pyeongtaek Inner Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Pyeongtaek Inner Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dangjin at 4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Pyeongtaek (4.3 NM NW), DANGJIN (18.4 NM WNW), Daesan/Seosan (23.3 NM WNW), Suwon (26 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Pyeongtaek Inner Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Pyeongtaek Inner Harbor East Breakwater 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.

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What is the Pyeongtaek Inner Harbor East Breakwater lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Pyeongtaek-si, South Korea. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.