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Tanjung Datu Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Datu Lighthouse

This green, square fiberglass tower stands 14 meters tall on a platform supported by piles. It emits a white flash every 5 seconds. The lighthouse is located near Kualatanjung, with the nearest port being Kualatanjung, 54.9 kilometers away. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public. Its geographic range is 11.6 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding vessels into the Sungai Panai estuary, a critical waterway for local trade.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
2.7162°
Longitude
100.0903°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kualatanjung(54.9 km)
Admiralty No.
F1384.2
NGA No.
22487

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
green and mounted on a square platform supported by piles
Material
fiberglass

Structure: white hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower mounted on a square 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 Tanjung Datu Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Datu 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.
Is Tanjung Datu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Datu 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 Tanjung Datu Lighthouse?+
Tanjung Datu 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 Tanjung Datu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Datu 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.