Mios Su Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇮🇩West Papua, IDOperational

This lighthouse is situated in West Papua. It emits a white light and is currently operational. The focal height measures 17 meters above sea level.

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Focal Height
17m
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
City
West Papua
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-0.3460°
Longitude
132.1626°
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How do mariners identify Mios Su Lighthouse at night?

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Mios Su displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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 Mios Su Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Mios Su 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 Mios Su Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Mios Su 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.

What is the Mios Su lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at West Papua, ID. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.