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Pulau Sogori Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pulau Sogori Lighthouse

This active lighthouse is a white, cylindrical fiberglass tower standing 10 meters tall, with a focal height of 12 meters. It is mounted on a triangular platform supported by piles. The lighthouse emits a white light with a characteristic of one white flash every 5 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 11 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Baubau, located approximately 50 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels about a large reef, which is a significant navigational hazard off the central west coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-5.2622°
Longitude
121.7951°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Baubau(49.6 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1554.1
NGA No.
25354

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and mounted on a triangular platform supported by piles
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped white fiberglass tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pulau Sogori Lighthouse at night?+
Pulau Sogori displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Sogori Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pulau Sogori Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is BAUBAU at 49.3 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pulau Sogori Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pulau Sogori 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 Sogori Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pulau Sogori 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.