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Qínhuángdǎo South Inner Pier Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇳Qinhuangdao, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Qínhuángdǎo South Inner Pier Lighthouse

This square concrete tower, standing 17 meters tall, guides vessels near Qinhuangdao, China. It displays a red light that flashes once every 4 seconds. The structure is painted with horizontal red and white bands and reaches a focal height of 20 meters above the water. Located on a pier north of the south breakwater, it is 2.1 kilometers from the nearest port. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This light is essential for the safe passage of commercial vessels into and out of the busy Qinhuangdao port, a major coal shipping center.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Qinhuangdao
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Hebei
Sea Region
Located on a pier north of the south breakwater in Qinhuangdao, China.
Latitude
39.9070°
Longitude
119.6063°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower painted with red (?) and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Qinhuangdao(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
P3943.9
NGA No.
18464
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Qínhuángdǎo South Inner Pier Lighthouse at night?+
Qínhuángdǎo South Inner Pier displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Qínhuángdǎo South Inner Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Qínhuángdǎo South Inner Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Qinhuangdao Pt at 1.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Jingtang (49.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Qínhuángdǎo South Inner Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Qínhuángdǎo South Inner 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 South Inner Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Qínhuángdǎo South Inner 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.