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Point Pedro Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇱🇰LKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Point Pedro Lighthouse

Also known as: Point Pedro (Point Padro, Point Paduru)

Built in 1916, the Point Pedro Lighthouse is a 32-meter tall cylindrical masonry structure, 31 meters above sea level. The tower, painted white, includes a lantern and gallery. It displays a white light with a 5-second interval (Fl W 5s), offering a 15.5 nautical mile range. Located at Sri Lanka's northeastern point, it marks the southern access to the Palk Strait. The site is accessible, but the tower remains closed to visitors. Kankesanturai port is 13.2 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides navigation assistance for ships traversing the Palk Strait, a main passage between Sri Lanka and India. Its position on the island's northeast corner serves as a reference point for maritime traffic in the Bay of Bengal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
31m
Geographic Range
15.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1916

Significant events: Reactivated

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
32m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

Country
🇱🇰LK
Sea Region
northeastern corner of Sri Lanka, southern entrance to Palk Strait
Latitude
9.8268°
Longitude
80.2496°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kankesanturai(13.2 km)
ARLHS No.
SLI-017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Point Pedro Lighthouse at night?+
Point Pedro 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 Point Pedro Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Point Pedro Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Kankesanturai at 12.7 NM to the W. Other ports served include Jaffna (16.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Point Pedro Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Point Pedro 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 Point Pedro Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Point Pedro 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.