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Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon Lighthouse

F White🇨🇳Xishi, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon Lighthouse

A 19-meter tall, square skeletal tower made of steel, painted black. It supports a ball-shaped daymark and has a focal height of 16 meters. The light characteristic is a continuous white flash (F W), with a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. This structure is situated offshore, northwest of the Yíngkǒu Bar Range Front Light and 4 kilometers from the port of Yíngkǒu.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks a turning point for vessels entering and leaving the port of Yíngkǒu, assisting navigation across the Yíngkǒu Bar and supporting regional maritime commerce.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Xishi
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Liaoning
Sea Region
offshore northwest of the Yíngkǒu Bar Range Front Light, China
Latitude
40.5974°
Longitude
122.1555°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted black, carrying a ball-shaped daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yingkou(4.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P3970.5
NGA No.
18338
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon Lighthouse at night?+
Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon displays the characteristic F White. 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 Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yinkou at 7.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include PANJIN (8.8 NM NW), Bayuquan (18.2 NM S), BAYUQUAN (20.9 NM S), Panjin (31.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon 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 Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yíngkǒu Turning Beacon 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.