Tanjung Bangkai Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tanjung Bangkai Lighthouse
This concrete lighthouse stands 30 meters tall, with its light positioned 18 meters above sea level. The tower features a four-stage octagonal design, painted white, and is topped with a lantern and gallery. It emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 12.7 nautical miles. Constructed from concrete, the structure serves as a navigational aid near the mouth of the Kapuas River. It is located approximately 18 kilometers from Pontianak, the nearest major port.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for vessels navigating the South China Sea and entering the Kapuas River, warning them of shoals and sandbars. Its consistent operation supports the safe passage of cargo and passenger ships to and from Pontianak.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
- Focal Height
- 18m
- Geographic Range
- 12.7NM
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇩ID
- Latitude
- 0.3172°
- Longitude
- 108.9679°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 30m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: 4-stage octagonal white concrete tower with lantern and gallery
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Pontianak(18.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F1884.
- NGA No.
- 25082
Nearby Ports
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