Pulau Banawaya Lighthouse

W 5s🇮🇩Sulawesi (Celebes), IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Banawaya Lighthouse

The Pulau Banawaya lighthouse stands 32 meters above sea level on Sulawesi. It emits a white light to aid navigation in the region. This operational lighthouse serves as a navigational marker.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
W 5s
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Focal Height
32m

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

City
Sulawesi (Celebes)
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-6.8188°
Longitude
119.1959°
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pulau Banawaya Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Pulau Banawaya 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.

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What is the Pulau Banawaya lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Sulawesi (Celebes), ID. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.