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Pulau Birahbirahan Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Birahbirahan Lighthouse

This skeletal lighthouse stands 13 meters tall on a platform supported by piles. Its tower is painted black with a single red horizontal band. The light emits two white flashes every 10 seconds and has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The structure is located on a reef approximately 32.5 kilometers by boat from Tanjung Bara, the nearest port. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was established to mark a reef, warning vessels away from this hazard in the waters off the east end of an island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.9155°
Longitude
118.0343°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tanjung Bara(32.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F2024.6
NGA No.
24790
ARLHS No.
IDO-223

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band

Structure: green skeletal tower on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Birahbirahan Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Birahbirahan displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Pulau Birahbirahan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Birahbirahan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is KALIORANG at 11.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Lubuk Tutung (19.2 NM WSW), TANJUNG BARA (32.3 NM SW), SANGATA (43.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Birahbirahan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Birahbirahan 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 Pulau Birahbirahan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Birahbirahan 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.