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Makassar Entrance South Side Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Makassar Entrance South Side Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, 15 meters in height, was established in 2018 to guide vessels into Makassar's harbor. Painted green, it stands on the southern edge of a reef-lined passage. The lighthouse emits a green flash every three seconds. It is situated just 1.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Makassar. The site is accessible by boat, though the tower itself is not open to the public. This structure replaced an earlier, distinctively shaped tower.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns of the fringing reef that narrows the shipping lane into Makassar's busy port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2018

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
green

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery painted green

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-5.1188°
Longitude
119.3953°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Makassar(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1514
NGA No.
25448
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Makassar Entrance South Side Lighthouse at night?+
Makassar Entrance South Side displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Makassar Entrance South Side Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Makassar Entrance South Side Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Ujung Pandang, Sulawesi at 0.9 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Makassar (1.4 NM ESE), Biringkassi (18.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Makassar Entrance South Side Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Makassar Entrance South Side 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 Makassar Entrance South Side Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Makassar Entrance South Side 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.