Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Balingkar Hill Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇮🇩Kalimantan (Borneo), IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Balingkar Hill Lighthouse

This metal framework tower stands 66 meters tall and is painted white with a red top. The focal height of its light is 67 meters. Its white light emits a single flash every 5 seconds. The tower's construction material is metal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
67m
Geographic Range
15NM

Location

City
Kalimantan (Borneo)
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-3.2295°
Longitude
116.2348°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
66m
Tower Color
white and red
Material
metal

Structure: White metal framework tower, red top; 66

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
Q1438.1
NGA No.
24956
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Balingkar Hill Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near ID, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Balingkar Hill Lighthouse at night?+
Balingkar Hill displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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.
Which ports and harbors does Balingkar Hill Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Balingkar Hill Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is North Pulau Laut at 2.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include KOTABARU (2.6 NM SW), Tanjung Pemancingan (3.1 NM ENE), Setagin (5.2 NM SW), Pulau Laut (6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Balingkar Hill Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Balingkar Hill 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 Balingkar Hill Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Balingkar Hill 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.