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Yantaishan Lighthouse

Fl W 9s🇨🇳Northern Shandong, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yantaishan Lighthouse

Also known as: Yantai Hill Lighthouse

Yantaishan Lighthouse is a 6-meter-tall cylindrical concrete tower, painted red with white bands. Its focal height reaches 80 meters, and it emits a white flashing light. This structure offers a geographic range of 20 nautical miles. It is located in Northern Shandong, China, and is currently operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 9s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
80m
Geographic Range
20NM

Location

City
Northern Shandong
Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
37.5479°
Longitude
121.3969°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: Red cylindrical concrete tower, white banded; 36

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
P3882
NGA No.
18572
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yantaishan Lighthouse at night?+
Yantaishan displays the characteristic Fl W 9s — 1 white flash every 9 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 Yantaishan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yantaishan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yantai Pt at 1.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Yantai (4.9 NM S), Yantai (11 NM NW), Longmen (11.9 NM SE), Penglai Pt (32.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yantaishan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yantaishan 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 Yantaishan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yantaishan 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.