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Tanjung Watutembatu Lighthouse

Fl (4) W 10s🇮🇩Sulawesi (Celebes), IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanjung Watutembatu Lighthouse

This white metal skeletal tower stands 65 meters tall with its focal plane at the same height. The structure is 40 meters high and emits four white flashes every 10 seconds. The lighthouse is located on a promontory at the easternmost tip of Sulawesi, also known as Celebes. Several coast guard station buildings are present at the site. The lighthouse is operational and can be identified by its Admiralty number Q1559.9 and ARLHS number IDO-334.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has a geographic range of 22 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
65m
Geographic Range
22NM

Location

City
Sulawesi (Celebes)
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-4.0882°
Longitude
123.2570°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
65m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: White metal framework structure; 131

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
Q1559.9
NGA No.
25289
ARLHS No.
IDO-334
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanjung Watutembatu Lighthouse at night?+
Tanjung Watutembatu displays the characteristic Fl (4) W 10s — 4 white flashes every 10 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Tanjung Watutembatu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanjung Watutembatu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kendari, Sulawesi at 40.6 NM to the W. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanjung Watutembatu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanjung Watutembatu 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 Watutembatu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanjung Watutembatu 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.