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Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front Lighthouse

Q white🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front (A1)

This square pyramidal metal tower stands 12 meters tall and has a focal height of 12 meters. Its daymark is colored with horizontal red and white bands. The range light emits a quick white flash. Located on a platform within a marsh, it is situated approximately eight kilometers southeast of Bontang's harbor. This structure guides ships departing the port, marking a critical path. It functions as the front light in a sequence of two range lights.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for vessels departing Bontang, providing critical guidance along the shipping lane in conjunction with another range light to ensure safe navigation out of the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q white
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
white
Raw Code
Q.W. 39
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.1309°
Longitude
117.5543°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square pyramidal metal tower with a daymark colored with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bontang(4.1 km)
Admiralty No.
F2025.4
NGA No.
24797
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front displays the characteristic Q white. 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 Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bontang, Kl at 2.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Tanjung Merangas (6.3 NM SSW), SANGATA (13.7 NM N), Santan Terminal, Kl (14.4 NM S), Muara Berau (24.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front 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 Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pelabuhan Loktuan Batutanbu Range Front 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.