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Katchal Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Katchal Lighthouse

Also known as: Katchal (Katchall) East Bay

The Katchal lighthouse, operational since 2005, is a 24-meter tall square skeletal tower constructed from steel. It features red and white horizontal bands and has a focal height of 43 meters. The light characteristic is a white flash every 5 seconds (Fl W 5s), offering a geographic range of 17.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse site is open for visits, though the tower is not accessible to the public. Sabang, Sumatra, is the closest port, situated about 170.8 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for ships in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marking the waters near Katchal Island and assisting the safe movement of both commercial and fishing vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
43m
Geographic Range
17.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2005

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

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
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Latitude
8.0060°
Longitude
93.4086°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sabang, Sumatra(170.8 km)
Admiralty No.
F1223
NGA No.
26446
ARLHS No.
AND-009
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Katchal Lighthouse at night?+
Katchal 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.
Is Katchal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Katchal 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 Katchal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Katchal 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.