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Yāntái West Harbor Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇳Fushan District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yāntái West Harbor Range Front Lighthouse

A square skeletal steel tower, standing 50 meters tall, marks the Yāntái West Harbor Range Front. Painted with distinctive red and white horizontal bands, its structure reaches a focal height of 56 meters. This light, situated on a headland about 30 kilometers northwest of downtown Yāntái, guides vessels into the industrial northwest harbor at Shānhòulǐjiā. Its geographic range extends to 19.5 nautical miles. The light emits a continuous red signal, providing a constant reference for approaching ships.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering the industrial northwest harbor of Yāntái, ensuring proper alignment within a busy commercial waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
56m
Geographic Range
19.5NM

Location

City
Fushan District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shandong
Sea Region
approach range for the city's industrial northwest harbor at Shānhòulǐjiā, on a headland about 30 km northwest of downtown Yāntái
Latitude
37.7086°
Longitude
121.1308°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
50m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yantai(6.1 km)
Admiralty No.
P3891.03.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yāntái West Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Yāntái West Harbor Range Front displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yāntái West Harbor Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yāntái West Harbor Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yantai at 6.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Yantai Pt (15.8 NM ESE), Penglai Pt (17 NM WNW), Yantai (18.9 NM SE), CHANGDAO (23.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yāntái West Harbor Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yāntái West Harbor Range Front 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 Yāntái West Harbor Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yāntái West Harbor Range Front 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.