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Yongdo North Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇰🇷Boryeong-si, KROperational

Location & Light Range

About Yongdo North Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 18 meters tall, was constructed and first lit in 2012. It features a black finish with a single red horizontal band and is mounted on a round concrete pier. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is positioned on a shoal located about 5 kilometers south-southeast of Sapsido. While the grounds are accessible to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves to mark a specific shoal, enhancing maritime safety for vessels navigating the waters off Boryeong-si.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2012

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, mounted on a round concrete pier

Location

City
Boryeong-si
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Region
South Chungcheong
Sea Region
shoal about 5 km south southeast of Sapsido
Latitude
36.3891°
Longitude
126.3656°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Boryeong(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4189.67.
NGA No.
17839
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yongdo North Lighthouse at night?+
Yongdo North displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Yongdo North Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yongdo North Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Boryeong at 5.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Daecheon (7.8 NM SE), Biin (17.3 NM SSE), Gunsan (26.8 NM SSE), Janghang/Seocheon-gun (27.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yongdo North Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yongdo North 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 Yongdo North Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yongdo North 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.