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Mibya Kyun Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇲🇲Myanmar (Burma), MMOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mibya Kyun Lighthouse

The Mibya Kyun lighthouse is a white, square masonry tower standing 31 meters tall. Completed in 1883, it was first lit in the same year. The structure features a round lantern room at its summit. Its light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds. The focal height of the light is 94 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 12 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the western side of the entrance to the Tavoy estuary in southern Myanmar.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
94m
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1883

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
F1132
NGA No.
26584
ARLHS No.
MYA-009

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
31m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: White square masonry tower, round lan tern; 31

Location

City
Myanmar (Burma)
Country
🇲🇲MM
Latitude
13.6083°
Longitude
98.2065°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mibya Kyun Lighthouse at night?+
Mibya Kyun displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 seconds. 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.
Is Mibya Kyun Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mibya Kyun 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 Mibya Kyun Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mibya Kyun 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.