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Tanjung Mangkalihat Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Mangkalihat Lighthouse

This lighthouse, established in 1910, is a square pyramidal iron skeletal tower painted white, standing 33 meters tall. It emits a white flash every 5 seconds. The structure is located on the easternmost point of Borneo, near Tanjung Bara port. It has a geographic range of 18 nautical miles. The tower's focal plane is 42 meters above sea level.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the northern entrance to the Makassar Strait, warning vessels transiting between the Celebes Sea and the Indonesian archipelago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Geographic Range
18NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
0.9907°
Longitude
118.9840°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
iron

Structure: square pyramidal iron skeletal tower, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tanjung Bara(84.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F2024.5
NGA No.
24788
ARLHS No.
IDO-043
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Mangkalihat Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Mangkalihat 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 Mangkalihat Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Mangkalihat 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 Mangkalihat Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Mangkalihat 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.