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Tonggye Hang Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇰🇷KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Tonggye Hang Lighthouse

This 17-meter tower, built and first lit in 2003, stands on a reef in Geunso Bay. Its structure is painted black with a single red horizontal band. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles from a focal height of 13 meters. The lighthouse is located off the small port of Tonggye, on the south side of the Pado Peninsula. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels navigating into and out of the port of Tonggye, warning them of the reef within Geunso Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2003

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17.0688m
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band

Structure: A 17m tower, painted black with one red horizontal band.

Location

Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Chungcheong
Sea Region
Geunso Bay, off the harbor of Tonggye, a small port on the south side of the Pado Peninsula occupied by Pado Village
Latitude
36.7215°
Longitude
126.1420°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Taean-gun(12.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4154.66.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tonggye Hang Lighthouse at night?+
Tonggye Hang displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tonggye Hang Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tonggye Hang Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Taean-gun at 12.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Daesan/Seosan (21.1 NM NNE), Boryeong (25.3 NM SE), DANGJIN (27 NM NE), Daecheon (29.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tonggye Hang Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tonggye Hang 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 Tonggye Hang Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tonggye Hang 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.