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Passar Batung Lighthouse

Fl Red 2s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Passar Batung Lighthouse

Also known as: Passar Batung (Pasabatung)

Passar Batung is a square skeletal tower painted white, standing 14 meters tall on a platform supported by piles. Its focal height is also 14 meters. The lighthouse emits a single red flash every two seconds. It guides vessels near the port of Batung, located at the southeast corner of Teluk Bungus, about 20 kilometers south of Padang. The geographic range of its light is 11.6 nautical miles. While the site is accessible to visitors arriving by boat, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse specifically marks the entrance to the port of Batung, warning vessels of potential hazards in the shallow, protected waters of the bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl R 2s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-1.0693°
Longitude
100.4045°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Telukbayur(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
Q0852
NGA No.
23162.4

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square white skeletal tower on a platform supported by 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 Passar Batung Lighthouse at night?+
Passar Batung displays the characteristic Fl Red 2s. 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 Passar Batung Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Passar Batung Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Telukbayur at 4.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Padang (7.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Passar Batung Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Passar Batung 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.
What shipping routes pass near Passar Batung Lighthouse?+
Passar Batung Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Passar Batung Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Passar Batung 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.