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Honavar Lighthouse

Fl 15s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Honavar Lighthouse

Also known as: Honavar (Honnavar)

The Honavar lighthouse is a 24-meter tall square skeletal tower constructed of steel. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands. The focal height reaches 41 meters, providing a geographic range of 17.2 nautical miles. The light characteristic was a white flash every 15 seconds. The Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) took ownership in 2007, but the lighthouse has been inactive since 2009. It is located near the Honavar port, 0.7 km away.

Why it matters: Its history of ownership transfer from a local port department to a national authority highlights the evolving management of maritime safety infrastructure.

Background
The Honnavar Lighthouse is located in Honnavar, Karnataka within the government hospital compound on a hill near the fishing harbour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
41m
Geographic Range
17.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: DGLL took ownership in 2007,inactive since 2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Honavar(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F0644
NGA No.
112-27732
ARLHS No.
IND173
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Karnataka
Latitude
14.2759°
Longitude
74.4420°

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Honavar Lighthouse at night?+
Honavar displays the characteristic Fl 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.
Which ports and harbors does Honavar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Honavar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Tadri at 15.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Belekeri (28.1 NM NNW), Karwar (34.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Honavar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Honavar 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 Honavar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Honavar 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.