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Tanjung Lobu Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Lobu Lighthouse

This concrete and fiberglass lighthouse stands 10 meters tall with a focal height of 24 meters. Its white, cylindrical tower features a distinctive barbell shape, mounted atop a square concrete base. The light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds. Located near Manado, this active aid to navigation has a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors, access to the tower is not permitted.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves ships traveling to and from the port of Manado, offering guidance along the northern Sulawesi coast and warning of navigational hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.9930°
Longitude
124.2153°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Manado(47.8 km)
Admiralty No.
F2063.8
NGA No.
25139

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete, fiberglass

Structure: round white barbell-shaped fiberglass tower mounted on a square concrete base

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Lobu Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Lobu 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.
Which ports and harbors does Tanjung Lobu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanjung Lobu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Amurang at 24.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Manado (47.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanjung Lobu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Lobu 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 Lobu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Lobu 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.