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Pangandaran Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pangandaran Lighthouse

Also known as: Pangandaran (Teluk Penanjung)

This concrete lighthouse stands 12 meters tall on a square platform supported by concrete piles. The square pyramidal skeletal tower is painted white. Its light emits a white flash every five seconds. The lighthouse is situated just off the beach on the east side of the isthmus in Pangandaran. It has been an active aid to navigation for many years, guiding vessels in these coastal waters. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse assists mariners navigating the coastal waters near Pangandaran and warns ships approaching the Penanjung Pangandaran Peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-7.7025°
Longitude
108.6586°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cilacap (Tjilatjap)(21.0 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1278.2
NGA No.
23869

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and mounted on a square platform supported by concrete piles
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, painted white and mounted on a square platform supported by concrete piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pangandaran Lighthouse at night?+
Pangandaran displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Pangandaran Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pangandaran Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Cilacap (Tjilatjap) at 20.1 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pangandaran Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pangandaran 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 Pangandaran Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pangandaran 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.