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Wollae-Ri Lighthouse

Fl G 5s🇰🇷Northern Busan, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Wollae-Ri Lighthouse

The Wollae-Ri Lighthouse is situated in Northern Busan. Its tower, painted green, reaches a height of 12 meters, with the light source positioned 11 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a green light that flashes. It has a geographic range of 8 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Northern Busan
Country
🇰🇷KR
Latitude
35.3248°
Longitude
129.2788°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Color
green

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4377.6
NGA No.
16714
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wollae-Ri Lighthouse at night?+
Wollae-Ri displays the characteristic Fl G 5s — 1 green flash every 5 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Wollae-Ri Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wollae-Ri Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Onsan/Ulsan at 7.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Ulsan (12.3 NM NNE), Mipo/Ulsan (13.8 NM NNE), Busanjin-Gu (15.4 NM SW), South Busan (15.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wollae-Ri Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wollae-Ri 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 Wollae-Ri Lighthouse?+
Wollae-Ri 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 Wollae-Ri Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wollae-Ri 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.