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Cox's Bazar Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇧🇩BDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cox's Bazar Lighthouse

A 10-meter tall, square concrete skeletal tower with a lantern and gallery stands adjacent to a two-story concrete building. The structure is painted orange. Its light emits a white flash every 15 seconds from a focal height of 54 meters, providing a geographic range of 19.3 nautical miles. This lighthouse is located on the highest point of a ridge overlooking the town of Cox's Bazar. The nearest port is Chittagong, approximately 47.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light aided vessels navigating the waters near Cox's Bazar, a significant fishing port and tourism hub.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
54m
Geographic Range
19.3NM

Location

Country
🇧🇩BD
Latitude
21.4308°
Longitude
91.9790°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange
Material
concrete

Structure: structure, a short square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery adjacent to a 2-story concrete building

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chittagong(47.8 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cox's Bazar Lighthouse at night?+
Cox's Bazar displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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.
Is Cox's Bazar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cox's Bazar 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 Cox's Bazar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cox's Bazar 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.