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Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇳Zhifu District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

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

This cylindrical tower, standing 45 meters tall, features distinctive red and white horizontal bands. Its focal height reaches 49 meters above sea level. The light emits a continuous red signal, providing a geographic range of 18.5 nautical miles. The structure is a slender round tower located in the Zhifu District of Yāntái, China, about 9.4 kilometers from the nearest port. It is part of a range system marking the West Port Entrance, situated west of the main Yāntái waterfront.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is a critical component of the Yāntái West Port Entrance Range, providing a continuous red light that helps ships align correctly to navigate the entrance channel. It works in conjunction with two flanking towers to define the precise north and south edges of the channel, ensuring safe passage for maritime traffic into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
49m
Geographic Range
18.5NM

Location

City
Zhifu District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shandong
Sea Region
Yāntái, China, marking the West Port Entrance Range
Latitude
37.5591°
Longitude
121.3599°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
45m
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.
P3882.51
NGA No.
18587.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yantai Pt at 2.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Yantai (5.7 NM SSE), Yantai (9.4 NM NNW), Longmen (13.7 NM ESE), Penglai Pt (30.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yāntái West Port Entrance Range Rear 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.