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Tanjung Layar (Ujung Kulon, First Point) {Eerste Punt} Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Layar (Ujung Kulon, First Point) {Eerste Punt} Lighthouse

This square metal framework tower, painted white, stands 30 meters tall and exhibits a white light with one flash every 15 seconds. Its focal height reaches 50 meters, providing a geographic range of 18.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse was established in 1877 and its current metal structure replaced an earlier tower. Located on the westernmost tip of Java, this station is situated within Ujung Kulon National Park. Access to the site is primarily by boat, with the tower itself remaining closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels navigating the approaches to the Sunda Strait, a significant international shipping lane, and marks hazards along the Ujung Kulon peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-6.7465°
Longitude
105.2132°

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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square tapered metal framework tower, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bandar Lampung(61.7 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1050.2
NGA No.
23332
ARLHS No.
IDO-084
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Layar (Ujung Kulon, First Point) {Eerste Punt} Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Layar (Ujung Kulon, First Point) {Eerste Punt} displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Layar (Ujung Kulon, First Point) {Eerste Punt} Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Layar (Ujung Kulon, First Point) {Eerste Punt} 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 Layar (Ujung Kulon, First Point) {Eerste Punt} Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Layar (Ujung Kulon, First Point) {Eerste Punt} 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.