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Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇰🇷Tongyeong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse

Tongyeong Beacon #7 is a 16-meter-tall cylindrical concrete tower colored green. Its focal plane is 8 meters above sea level. The beacon emits a single green flash every 5 seconds, providing a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. It is located in the channel west of the Donam Hang lights near Tongyeong-si, South Korea. The tower is positioned 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This beacon delineates the channel west of the Donam Hang lights, offering guidance for vessels navigating these waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Tongyeong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Gyeongsang
Sea Region
channel west of the Donam Hang lights, South Korea
Latitude
34.8368°
Longitude
128.4161°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round green concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tongyeong(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4323.6
NGA No.
16920
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse at night?+
Tongyeong Beacon #7 displays the characteristic Fl Green 5s. 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 Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tongyeong at 0.1 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Junghwa (4 NM SW), Anjeong (6.5 NM N), GOSEONG (8.3 NM NNW), Geoje (8.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tongyeong Beacon #7 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 Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse?+
Tongyeong Beacon #7 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 Tongyeong Beacon #7 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tongyeong Beacon #7 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.