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Konawe Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Konawe Lighthouse

The Konawe Lighthouse is a square skeletal tower with a gallery, painted white. Standing 10 meters tall, its light is positioned at a focal height of 15 meters. It emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated approximately 6.8 kilometers from Kendari, the nearest port on the southeastern coast of Sulawesi. While the site is open to the public, visitors cannot enter the tower itself.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides local shipping into the small harbor north of Kendari, helping mariners navigate the immediate coastal waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-3.8995°
Longitude
122.5346°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kendari, Sulawesi(6.8 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1562.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Konawe Lighthouse at night?+
Konawe 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 Konawe Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Konawe Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kendari, Sulawesi at 5.7 NM to the SE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Konawe Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Konawe 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 Konawe Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Konawe 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.