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Ormara Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇵🇰PKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ormara Lighthouse

The Ormara Lighthouse, built in 1970, is a square steel skeletal tower standing 11 meters tall. Its white and grey structure emits a white light with two flashes every 20 seconds from a focal height of 223 meters. Situated on a ridge east of Ormara's harbor, it is 1.1 kilometers from the nearest port. The lighthouse's design and construction were managed by the Mercantile Marine Department. Its geographic range extends to 35.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating around a hammerhead-shaped promontory and is particularly important for ships approaching the Jinnah Naval Base.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
223m
Geographic Range
35.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1970

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ormara(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
D7742
NGA No.
28504
ARLHS No.
PAK-008

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and grey
Material
steel

Structure: square steel skeletal tower

Location

Country
🇵🇰PK
Latitude
25.1886°
Longitude
64.6879°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ormara Lighthouse at night?+
Ormara displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 Ormara Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ormara Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Ormara at 0.9 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ormara Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ormara 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 Ormara Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ormara 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.