Indira Point Lighthouse

Location & Light Range

Lighthouse location

6.7568°N, 93.8286°E · Andaman and Nicobar Islands, ID

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About Indira Point Lighthouse

Also known as: Parsons Point;Pygmalion Point

Built in 1972, this white, round metal tower stands 35 meters tall. Red diagonal stripes mark its exterior. The light, visible between 244 and 103 degrees, emits a white flash. The lighthouse also includes a RACON system operating on 3 and 10 cm frequencies. Indira Point is located at India's southernmost territory.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is situated near the channel between Great Nicobar Island and Rondo Island, an area of strategic importance for India and Indonesia.

Background

Indira Point, the southernmost point of India's territory, is a village in the Nicobar district at Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil. Rondo Island, Indonesia's northernmost island in Sabang district of Aceh province of Sumatra, lies 163 km south of Little Andaman Island, and 145 km or 80 nautical miles from Indira Point. India and Indonesia are upgrading the deep sea port Sabang under the strategic military and economic collaboration to protect the channel between Great Nicobar Island and Rondo Island (c. May 2019), which is 612 km or 330 nautical miles from Indira Point.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature

Fl (2) W 20s

Flash Type: Flashing
Light Color: White
Flash Count: 2 flashes
Interval: 20s
Raw Code: Fl
Focal Height: 35m
Geographic Range: 10NM

Construction & History

Year Built: 1972

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.: F1224
NGA No.: F 1224
Wikipedia: Read on Wikipedia →
Wikidata: Q2341925 →
OpenStreetMap: View on OSM →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height: 35m
Tower Shape: round
Tower Color: white
Material: metal

Structure: White round metal tower, red diagonal stripes; 114. RACON G(– – •) 10 Visible 244°-103°.(3 & 10 cm)

Location

City: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Country: 🇮🇩ID
Latitude: 6.7568°
Longitude: 93.8286°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Indira Point Lighthouse at night?+

Indira Point displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 20s — 2 white flashes every 20 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.

Is Indira Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+

Yes, Indira Point 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.

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