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Đá Trắng Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇻🇳VNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Đá Trắng Lighthouse

Also known as: Đá Trắng (Côn Đảo)

Built in 2001, Đá Trắng stands as a cylindrical concrete tower painted white. It rises 10 meters high, with the light situated at a focal height of 17 meters. The structure features a round, hourglass-shaped tower atop a square, single-story concrete equipment shelter. This lighthouse emits a red flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. Đá Trắng is located 54.3 kilometers from Tra Vinh, the nearest port. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns ships about a specific headland and serves as a navigational aid for vessels traversing shipping lanes near Tra Vinh.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2001

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round hourglass-shaped tower mounted on a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter

Location

Country
🇻🇳VN
Latitude
8.6668°
Longitude
106.7063°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tra Vinh(54.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F3049.5
NGA No.
20486
ARLHS No.
VIE-021
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Đá Trắng Lighthouse at night?+
Đá Trắng displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Đá Trắng Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Đá Trắng Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Ben Dam Con Dao Terminals at 9.3 NM to the W. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Đá Trắng Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Đá Trắng 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 Đá Trắng Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Đá Trắng 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.