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Songkhla Range Front Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇹🇭THOperational

Location & Light Range

About Songkhla Range Front Lighthouse

The Songkhla Range Front light is a cylindrical concrete tower, 11 meters tall, painted white and mounted on a pile-supported platform. Its focal height is also 11 meters. This structure guides vessels with a green light that flashes once every 3 seconds. Located 1 kilometer from Songkhla, it is 10.7 nautical miles in geographic range. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed off. Songkhla port is the nearest port to this navigational aid.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding ships into the Songkhla harbor, helping to prevent accidents in this busy channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇹🇭TH
Latitude
7.2239°
Longitude
100.5713°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Songkhla(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
F2905
NGA No.
20884

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and mounted on a platform supported by piles
Material
concrete

Structure: round barbell-shaped metal tower, painted white and mounted on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Songkhla Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Songkhla Range Front displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Songkhla Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Songkhla Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SONGKHLA at 0.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Songkhla (0.6 NM NNW), Pattani (44.3 NM ESE), Pattani (44.8 NM ESE), Ban Prakop Customs House (46.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Songkhla Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Songkhla Range Front 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 Songkhla Range Front Lighthouse?+
Songkhla Range Front 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 Songkhla Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Songkhla Range Front 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.