Takaroa Lighthouse

🇵🇫French Polynesia, PFInactive

Location & Light Range

About Takaroa Lighthouse

The Takaroa lighthouse stands in French Polynesia. This structure is no longer operational. Information regarding its construction, specific location details beyond the general region, or its characteristics when active is not available.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

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Location

City
French Polynesia
Country
🇵🇫PF
Latitude
-14.4744°
Longitude
-145.0382°
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Takaroa Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Takaroa Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.

How can I track vessels near Takaroa Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Takaroa 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.

What is the Takaroa lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at French Polynesia, PF. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.