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Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇧🇩BDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) Lighthouse

The Kutubdia Lighthouse, located on Kutubdia Island, Bangladesh, is a square pyramidal skeletal tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 35 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 39 meters, and it emits a white flash every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 16.9 nautical miles. This station was established in 1846, though the original masonry structure has been lost to erosion. The current operational lighthouse, first noted in February 2005, carries on the site's long history of maritime guidance. The tower itself is not open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels of the northwestern coast of Kutubdia Island and helps safeguard shipping routes approaching Chittagong.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Location

Country
🇧🇩BD
Latitude
21.8649°
Longitude
91.8418°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chittagong(20.9 km)
ARLHS No.
BAN-004
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) Lighthouse at night?+
Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Chattogram at 24.5 NM to the N. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) 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 Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kutubdia (Akbar Char, Kutubdia Island) 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.