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Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Q white🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance Range Front (B1)

This square pyramidal metal tower stands 12 meters high, with its light positioned 20 meters above sea level. The structure is painted with horizontal red and white bands and serves as the front range light for the entrance to Pelabuhan Loktuan. It emits a quick white light, flashing 39 times per minute. The tower is located on a platform within a marshy area, approximately 2.9 kilometers from the nearest port, Bontang. Its operational status ensures vessels receive guidance for navigating the specified waterway.

Why it matters: This range front light provides critical guidance for vessels entering Pelabuhan Loktuan, facilitating safe passage into the harbor and along the shipping lane to Bontang.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q white
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
white
Raw Code
Q.W. 39
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.1489°
Longitude
117.5338°

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Flag
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(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
F2025
NGA No.
24796.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance 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 Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bontang, Kl at 0.5 NM to the W. Other ports served include Tanjung Merangas (7 NM S), SANGATA (12.8 NM NNE), Santan Terminal, Kl (15.5 NM S), TANJUNG BARA (24.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance 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 Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pelabuhan Loktuan Entrance 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.