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Sorokdo West End Lighthouse

Q W 15s🇰🇷Goheung Area, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Sorokdo West End Lighthouse

The Sorokdo West End lighthouse is a 49-meter concrete tower situated in the Goheung Area of South Korea. Its round, yellow structure is accented with a black horizontal band and topped with a black topmark. The light emits two green flashes every 5 seconds, visible for 5 nautical miles. This western tip beacon stands on a yellow base. It is part of the IALA B Cardinal system.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q W 15s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)G. period 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Goheung Area
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
34.5070°
Longitude
127.0947°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: W. CARDINAL (IALA B) Yellow beacon, black topmark, black banded, yellow base; 49

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4297.8
NGA No.
17294
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sorokdo West End Lighthouse at night?+
Sorokdo West End displays the characteristic Q W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Sorokdo West End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sorokdo West End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nokdongsin at 2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Narodo (10.7 NM SE), Shinma (12.9 NM WSW), Wando-gun (19.8 NM SW), Hwahungpo (24.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sorokdo West End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sorokdo West End 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.
What shipping routes pass near Sorokdo West End Lighthouse?+
Sorokdo West End Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Sorokdo West End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sorokdo West End 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.