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Pulau Layangan (Sungai Papar) Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇲🇾MYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Layangan (Sungai Papar) Lighthouse

This 9-meter concrete lighthouse, built in 2007, features a square tower with red and white horizontal bands, standing on a square platform. Its white light flashes once every 10 seconds, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The structure serves as a navigational aid near the entrance of the Papar River, approximately 22.4 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aids vessels transiting the Sungai Papar, providing guidance for ships entering and exiting the river and helping to prevent groundings on sandbars and shallows near the mouth.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2007

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: white concrete tower mounted on a square platform

Location

Country
🇲🇾MY
Latitude
5.7766°
Longitude
115.8883°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kota Kinabalu(22.4 km)
Admiralty No.
F1955.8
NGA No.
24457
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Layangan (Sungai Papar) Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Layangan (Sungai Papar) 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 Layangan (Sungai Papar) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Layangan (Sungai Papar) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kimanis, Sabah at 6.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (20.4 NM NE), Beaufort (27.9 NM SSW), Menumbok (42.3 NM SW), Batu Batu, Sabah (44.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Layangan (Sungai Papar) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Layangan (Sungai Papar) 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 Layangan (Sungai Papar) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Layangan (Sungai Papar) 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.