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Waizhedao Lighthouse

Fl W 8s🇨🇳Southern Shandong, CNOperational

Waizhedao Lighthouse is a 49-meter-tall round masonry tower painted white. Its light has a focal height of 49 meters above sea level. The structure emits a white flash characteristic from its lantern. The lighthouse is operational, providing navigational aid.

Why it matters: This lighthouse offers a geographic range of 16 nautical miles, assisting vessels navigating the waters off Southern Shandong.

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
49m
Geographic Range
16NM
City
Southern Shandong
Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
37.2584°
Longitude
122.5869°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
49m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: White round masonry tower; 46

Admiralty No.
P3863
NGA No.
18644
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How do mariners identify Waizhedao Lighthouse at night?+
Waizhedao displays the characteristic Fl W 8s — 1 white flash every 8 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 Waizhedao Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Waizhedao Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rongcheng at 8.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Longyan (9.8 NM NNE), Longyan Pt (10 NM NNE), Rongcheng (11.7 NM WSW), Weihai (22.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Waizhedao Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Waizhedao 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 Waizhedao Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Waizhedao 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.