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Aore Island Lighthouse

Fl (2) WRG 10s🇻🇺Vanuatu, VUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Aore Island Lighthouse

A square concrete tower stands 30 meters tall on Aore Island. The structure, which operates only at night, has a focal height of 24 meters. It displays two white, red, or green flashes in a 10-second cycle. The tower is painted white. It has a geographic range of 5 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) WRG 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W.R.G. period 10s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Vanuatu
Country
🇻🇺VU
Latitude
-15.5333°
Longitude
167.2137°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: Square latticed tower; 30. Operates at night only

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K4880.6
NGA No.
3504
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Aore Island Lighthouse at night?+
Aore Island displays the characteristic Fl (2) WRG 10s — 2 wrg flashes every 10 seconds. 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Aore Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aore Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Santo at 2.5 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Luganville (2.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aore Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Aore Island Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Aore Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aore Island 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.