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Bira Port South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bira Port South Breakwater Lighthouse

Also known as: Lasa

This square skeletal tower, painted red, stands 12 meters tall and is mounted on a platform supported by piles. Its focal height reaches 15 meters, emitting a red flash every 4 seconds with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. Established to improve safety, the light guides vessels navigating near the end of the south breakwater. The site is open to the public, although the tower itself is closed. It is located approximately 69.5 kilometers from Makassar.

Why it matters: This light is essential for ferry routes connecting Bira with Pulau Selayer and other South Sulawesi Islands, warning vessels away from the submerged end of the south breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-5.6074°
Longitude
120.4682°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Makassar(69.5 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1534.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and mounted on a platform support by piles

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted red and mounted on a platform support by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bira Port South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Bira Port South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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.
Is Bira Port South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bira Port South Breakwater 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 Bira Port South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bira Port South Breakwater 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.