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Kramat No. 6 Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kramat No. 6 Lighthouse

Kramat No. 6, built in 1996, is a red, square pyramidal skeletal tower standing 18 meters tall. The structure is mounted on a square platform supported by piles. Its focal height is also 18 meters, and it emits a red light with a characteristic of a single red flash every 3 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids vessels navigating the Lombok Strait, a key passage for maritime traffic in Indonesia. It provides a red light warning to ships approaching the busy port of Lembar, ensuring safe entry and departure from the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1996

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

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

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-8.7385°
Longitude
116.0616°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lembar(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1298.4
NGA No.
25564
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kramat No. 6 Lighthouse at night?+
Kramat No. 6 displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kramat No. 6 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kramat No. 6 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lembar at 0.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Ampenan, Bali (10.3 NM N), Senggigi (14.3 NM N), Sunut (30 NM ESE), Manggis (34.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kramat No. 6 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kramat No. 6 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 Kramat No. 6 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kramat No. 6 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.