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Pulau Pangkal Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Pangkal Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 10 meters tall on a platform supported by piles, guides mariners near Pulau Pangkal. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 4 seconds from a focal height of 57 meters, providing a geographic range of nearly 20 nautical miles. Operational for an unrecorded period, its structure is a simple square white skeletal tower. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Teluk Bayur, situated 93.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse aids navigation southwest of Airbangis, with its light visible for almost 20 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
57m
Geographic Range
19.7NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.1399°
Longitude
99.2944°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Teluk Bayur(93.2 km)
Admiralty No.
F1236.5
NGA No.
23212

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square white skeletal tower on a platform supported by piles

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 Pangkal Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Pangkal 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.
Is Pulau Pangkal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Pangkal 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 Pangkal Lighthouse?+
Pulau Pangkal 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 Pangkal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Pangkal 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.