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Pulau Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse

Pulau Cingkuk Besar features a 20-meter tall, square skeletal tower painted white. The light source is positioned 30 meters above sea level, offering a visible range of 15.3 nautical miles. Its light pattern is a white flash every four seconds. The structure is located on a small island that marks the northern approach to Painan Bay. Access to the grounds is permitted, though climbing the tower is not.

Why it matters: This light marks the northern approach to Painan Bay, an area of local shipping traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-1.3537°
Longitude
100.5636°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Telukbayur(23.8 km)
Admiralty No.
Q0874.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Cingkuk Besar displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Telukbayur at 24 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Padang (27.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Cingkuk Besar 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.
What shipping routes pass near Pulau Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse?+
Pulau Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Pulau Cingkuk Besar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Cingkuk Besar 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.