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Pulau Mundu Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Mundu Lighthouse

The Pulau Mundu Lighthouse is a square skeletal tower with a gallery, painted white, standing 18 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 23 meters above sea level. From this elevation, it emits a white flash every 6 seconds, providing a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on a small island approximately 12.6 kilometers from Bandar Lampung. While the site is accessible by boat, the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: This light marks the waters north of Ketapang, serving as a critical visual aid for maritime traffic navigating this coastal area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-5.6796°
Longitude
105.8383°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bandar Lampung(12.6 km)
Admiralty No.
Q0929.5
NGA No.
23014
ARLHS No.
IDO-331

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Mundu Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Mundu displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Mundu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Mundu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is BAKAUHENI at 12.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Ardjuna (14.8 NM SSE), Tanjung Sekong, Jv (17.2 NM SE), SURALAYA (17.7 NM SE), Merak, Java (18.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Mundu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Mundu 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 Mundu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Mundu 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.