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Panarukan Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇮🇩Situbondo, IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Panarukan Lighthouse

Also known as: Panarukan {Panaroekan}, Panaroekan

First lit in 1880, the Panarukan lighthouse is a white, hexagonal metal tower housing a lantern. Standing 14 meters tall, its light reaches a focal height of 15 meters and has a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The structure is topped by a lantern and emits a white flash every 3 seconds. This facility is located in Panarukan, a fishing port about 10 kilometers west of Situbondo, Indonesia. It is situated 1.3 kilometers from the nearest port at Panarukan.

Why it matters: The consistent white flash aids local fishing boats in identifying the harbor entrance, ensuring safe passage into the port of Panarukan.

Light & Optic

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

Construction & History

First Lit
1880

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panarukan, Java(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1220
NGA No.
23708
ARLHS No.
IDO-184

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
hexagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: hexagonal white metal tower with lantern

Location

City
Situbondo
Country
🇮🇩Indonesia
Sea Region
Panarukan, a fishing port about 10 km west of Situbondo, Indonesia
Latitude
-7.6948°
Longitude
113.9356°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Panarukan Lighthouse at night?+
Panarukan displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Panarukan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Panarukan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kalbut Situbondo at 6.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include PAITON (21.2 NM W), Ketapang, Kl (38.3 NM SE), Kalianget (38.3 NM N), Sumenep (38.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Panarukan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Panarukan 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 Panarukan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Panarukan 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.