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Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇳Zhifu District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Front (3 towers)

This cylindrical tower, standing 35 meters tall, guides vessels into Yāntái's West Port. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands, presenting a slender profile. The focal height of the light is 38 meters, emitting a single red flash. This light serves as the front marker for a range system, designed to delineate the harbor entrance channel. Its geographic range extends to 16.7 nautical miles, assisting ships navigating into the facilities.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for defining the precise entrance channel into Yāntái's West Port, allowing large vessels to safely navigate the harbor facilities.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Location

City
Zhifu District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shandong
Sea Region
entrance to the Yāntái harbor facilities
Latitude
37.5624°
Longitude
121.3672°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: slender round tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yantai(9.4 km)
Admiralty No.
P3882.5
NGA No.
18587
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Yāntái West Port Entrance 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 Port Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yantai Pt at 2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Yantai (5.8 NM S), Yantai (9.4 NM NW), Longmen (13.5 NM SE), Penglai Pt (31 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yāntái West Port Entrance 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 Port Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yāntái West Port Entrance 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.