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Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front Lighthouse

Iso white 4s🇮🇩IDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front Lighthouse

Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front) is a 10-meter square skeletal tower with a gallery, painted white. It stands 9 meters above sea level and emits an isophase white light on a 6-second cycle. The metal structure is located 0.9 kilometers from Kendari, a port city on Sulawesi. Its geographic range is 10 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse assists vessels in navigating the approach to Kendari Bay, a significant shipping route for regional commerce and passenger ferries.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso white 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
white
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso.W
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-3.9715°
Longitude
122.6036°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kendari, Sulawesi(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1560.3
NGA No.
25290

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front displays the characteristic Iso white 4s. 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 Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kendari, Sulawesi at 1 NM to the WSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front 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 Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Teluk Kendari No. 1 (Range Front 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.