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Balingoan Lighthouse

F R 30s🇵🇭Southern Philippines, PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Balingoan Lighthouse

This round steel tower, built in 2005, stands 89 meters tall. Its exterior is painted with white and red bands. The lighthouse emits a fixed red light from a focal height of 10 meters. Its geographic range covers 17 nautical miles. The structure also serves as a Storm Signal station.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F R 30s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
30s
Raw Code
F.R.
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
17NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2005

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
F2264
NGA No.
15100
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
89m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
steel

Structure: White tower, red banded; 89. Storm Signal

Location

City
Southern Philippines
Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
9.0057°
Longitude
124.8457°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Balingoan Lighthouse at night?+
Balingoan displays the characteristic F R 30s — 1 red flash every 30 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Balingoan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Balingoan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mabini, Mindanao at 5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Medina (11.5 NM ESE), Lunao (14.7 NM SE), Balingasag (16.2 NM SSW), Gingoog/Masao (18.6 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Balingoan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Balingoan 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 Balingoan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Balingoan 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.