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Sindotaseo Lighthouse

Fl Green 6s🇰🇷KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Sindotaseo Lighthouse

The Sindotaseo Lighthouse, built in 2005, stands as a cylindrical concrete tower painted green. It stands 15 meters tall, with its light positioned 16 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a single green flash every six seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. It is located on a reef situated about 8 kilometers north of Taean harbor, marking the western side of the channel leading to Incheon. Access to the site is by boat, though the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse, along with Gudo Light, defines the approach channel to Incheon, helping vessels avoid hazardous reefs.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl G 6s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2005

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round green concrete tower

Location

Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Chungcheong
Sea Region
reef about 8 km north of Taean harbor, on the west side of the approach channel to Incheon
Latitude
36.8946°
Longitude
126.1506°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taean-gun(4.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M4156.35
NGA No.
17863
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sindotaseo Lighthouse at night?+
Sindotaseo displays the characteristic Fl Green 6s. 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 Sindotaseo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sindotaseo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Taean-gun at 4.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Daesan/Seosan (13.3 NM ENE), DANGJIN (19.9 NM ENE), Dangjin (30.7 NM E), Pyeongtaek (31.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sindotaseo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sindotaseo 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 Sindotaseo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sindotaseo 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.