Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Karang Sandung Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Karang Sandung Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 18 meters tall, is mounted on a square platform supported by piles. It displays a white flashing light every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The tower is painted black with a single red horizontal band. Karang Sandung is located in Teluk Bungus, near Telukbayur, marking an underwater hazard. The site is accessible to visitors, but the tower itself remains closed to the public. The nearest port is Telukbayur, 3.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This aid warns vessels of the Karang Sandung shoal within Teluk Bungus, complementing the Batumandi lighthouse for maritime traffic in the active port area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-1.0536°
Longitude
100.3949°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Telukbayur(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
Q0851
NGA No.
23162

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band

Structure: square skeletal tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Karang Sandung Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near ID, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Karang Sandung Lighthouse at night?+
Karang Sandung displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Karang Sandung Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Karang Sandung Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Telukbayur at 3.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Padang (6.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Karang Sandung Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Karang Sandung 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.
What shipping routes pass near Karang Sandung Lighthouse?+
Karang Sandung Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Karang Sandung Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Karang Sandung 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.