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Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇹🇭THOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear Lighthouse

This white, skeletal metal tower stands 23 meters tall, with its light positioned 75 meters above sea level. It features a yellow diamond-shaped daymark. The structure is part of a range system, located 0.2 kilometers from the port of Prachuap. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 22 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light provides precise alignment for vessels entering and departing the port of Prachuap, supporting local shipping and fishing routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
75m
Geographic Range
22NM

Location

Country
🇹🇭TH
Latitude
11.2029°
Longitude
99.5775°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Prachuap(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
F2931.1.
NGA No.
20788
ARLHS No.
THA-011

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: triangular skeletal tower, painted white and carrying a yellow diamond-shaped daymark

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is PRACHUAP at 0.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Prachuap Port (0.4 NM ESE), Bang Saphan (3.6 NM W), Chumphon (49.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear 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 Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tharuea Prachuap Khiri Khan Range Rear 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.