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Bontang Fifth Range Front Lighthouse

Q white🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bontang Fifth Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Bontang Fifth Range Front (1G)

This white square metal tower, mounted on a platform supported by piles, stands 16 meters tall. Its focal height is also 16 meters, and it emits a quick flashing white light. The structure is situated 2.6 kilometers from the nearest port, Bontang. It is part of a range system, designed to guide vessels approaching the natural gas harbor. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse defines a safe shipping lane for vessels entering and exiting the Bontang natural gas harbor, a significant industrial port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q white
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
white
Raw Code
Q.W. 52
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.0966°
Longitude
117.4945°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bontang(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
F2031
NGA No.
24819

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Structure: square metal tower painted white and mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bontang Fifth Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Bontang Fifth Range Front displays the characteristic Q white. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bontang Fifth Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bontang Fifth Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bontang, Kl at 3.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Tanjung Merangas (4 NM SSE), Santan Terminal, Kl (12.6 NM SSE), SANGATA (16.5 NM NNE), Muara Berau (23.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bontang Fifth Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bontang Fifth Range Front 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 Bontang Fifth Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bontang Fifth Range Front 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.