Kuala Muar Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kuala Muar Lighthouse
This 12-meter skeletal tower, constructed from concrete, stands on concrete piles and marks the northern side of the Muar River's mouth where it meets the sea. The square pyramidal structure emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 11.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated near Melaka, approximately 21.1 kilometers away. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The surrounding area includes the city of Muar, located near the border of Johor and Melaka.
Why it matters: The lighthouse serves as a key navigational aid for vessels entering or exiting the Muar River, supporting local shipping and fishing routes. Its light characteristic helps mariners identify the river mouth, which is essential for safe passage in this busy waterway.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 12.5m
- Geographic Range
- 11.2NM
Location
- Country
- 🇲🇾MY
- Latitude
- 2.0491°
- Longitude
- 102.5516°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Melaka(21.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F1646
- NGA No.
- 21724
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square pyramidal white skeletal tower supported by concrete piles
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Kuala Muar على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب MY، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.