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Lontha Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇲🇲MMOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lontha Lighthouse

Also known as: Lontha (Andrew Bay)

The Lontha Lighthouse stands as a square skeletal tower with a height of 11 meters. Its focal plane reaches 41 meters, from which it emits a white flash every 8 seconds. The tower's exterior is described as white and black, though some observations note it as entirely white. Operational since its establishment, the lighthouse provides a geographic range of 17.2 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but access to the tower itself is restricted. It is located near the port of Kyaukpyu.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids navigation near Gyeiktaw with its distinctive flash pattern and significant focal height.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
41m
Geographic Range
17.2NM

Location

Country
🇲🇲MM
Latitude
18.3615°
Longitude
94.3377°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kyaukpyu(78.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F1065
NGA No.
26708

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and black

Structure: square skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lontha Lighthouse at night?+
Lontha displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 Lontha Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lontha 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 Lontha Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lontha 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.