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Sichon Lighthouse

Fl white 3s🇹🇭THOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sichon Lighthouse

This skeletal lighthouse, standing 11 meters tall, features a white tower with a red horizontal band. Its focal plane reaches 23 meters above the water. The structure, a triangular skeletal tower, previously carried a red horizontal band. It emits a white flashing light, serving as a navigational aid. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels entering and departing the port area near Sichon.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

Country
🇹🇭TH
Latitude
9.0143°
Longitude
99.9177°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Khanom(11.8 km)
Admiralty No.
F2912
NGA No.
20852

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with with a red horizontal band

Structure: triangular skeletal tower formerly painted with with a red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sichon Lighthouse at night?+
Sichon displays the characteristic Fl white 3s. 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 Sichon Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sichon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sichon at 0.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Pak Phanang (11.3 NM N), Nakhon Si Thammarat (13.5 NM NNW), Khanom (13.7 NM NNW), Tha Sala (21 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sichon Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sichon 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 Sichon Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sichon 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.