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Paotere Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Paotere Lighthouse

A square concrete skeletal tower painted yellow with a black lower half stands 14 meters tall. This structure, which includes a gallery, is mounted on a square concrete base supported by piles. The light, positioned 24 meters above sea level, emits a red flash every 5 seconds. Its geographic range is 14.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated near the end of the east breakwater, a short distance from Makassar. The site is accessible, but the tower is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: This light warns vessels of the east breakwater and guides them into the Paotere fishing harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-5.1073°
Longitude
119.4249°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Makassar(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1510.43.
NGA No.
25474.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
yellow and lower half black
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted red, mounted on a square concrete base supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Paotere Lighthouse at night?+
Paotere displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Paotere Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Paotere Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Makassar at 1.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Ujung Pandang, Sulawesi (2.2 NM SW), Biringkassi (17.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Paotere Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Paotere 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 Paotere Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Paotere 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.