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Sānqī Channel Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇳Zhifu District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sānqī Channel Range Front Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse, standing 35 meters tall, is painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its focal height reaches nearly 40 meters. A steady red light emanates from the structure. It has a geographic range of 17.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the waterfront of the Zhifu District in Yantai, serving as an arrival range for the harbor.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for safe navigation into the eastern Yantai harbor, providing a critical arrival guide for ships.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
39.9264m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Location

City
Zhifu District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shandong
Sea Region
an arrival range for a harbor in eastern Yāntái, in the lee of the former Zhīfú Island (now a peninsula), located on the waterfront of the harbor.
Latitude
37.5833°
Longitude
121.3716°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: slender round tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yantai(8.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3881.9.
NGA No.
CN-1496.51
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sānqī Channel Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Sānqī Channel Range Front displays the characteristic F Red. 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 Sānqī Channel Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sānqī Channel Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yantai Pt at 2.1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Yantai (7 NM S), Yantai (8.5 NM NW), Longmen (14.1 NM SE), Penglai Pt (30.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sānqī Channel Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sānqī Channel Range Front 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 Sānqī Channel Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sānqī Channel Range Front 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.