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Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier Lighthouse

Fl White 2s🇨🇳Qinhuangdao, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier Lighthouse

Also known as: Méièrqī

A cylindrical concrete tower, 11 meters tall, stands with red and white horizontal bands. Its focal plane reaches 20 meters above sea level. This active light emits a single white flash every two seconds, visible for 13.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on or near the Qinhuangdao Coal Pier, approximately 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the busy coal pier at Qinhuangdao, a major port city.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl W 2s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Qinhuangdao
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Hebei
Latitude
39.9196°
Longitude
119.6452°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Qinhuangdao(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
P3950.3.
NGA No.
18420

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery painted with red (?) and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier Lighthouse at night?+
Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier displays the characteristic Fl White 2s. 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 Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Qinhuangdao Pt at 0.2 NM to the S. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier 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 Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Qínhuángdǎo Coal Pier 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.