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Tanjung Kendari No. 3 Lighthouse

🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Kendari No. 3 Lighthouse

Also known as: Tanjung Kendari No. 3 (Range Front)

Tanjung Kendari No. 3 is a white, square skeletal tower with a gallery, standing 15 meters tall. Its focal height is 14 meters, and it emits a white light with a 4-second cycle, showing two seconds on and two seconds off. This range light was built to guide vessels departing from the Kendari estuary. The tower is situated on the southern side of the estuary, approximately 1.1 kilometers from Kendari, Sulawesi. While the site is accessible to the public, entry into the tower is prohibited.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a critical downstream range, providing essential directional guidance for vessels exiting the busy Kendari estuary.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-3.9817°
Longitude
122.6019°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kendari, Sulawesi(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1560.4.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Tanjung Kendari No. 3 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanjung Kendari No. 3 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kendari, Sulawesi at 0.9 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanjung Kendari No. 3 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Kendari No. 3 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 Tanjung Kendari No. 3 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Kendari No. 3 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.