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Tubigon Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tubigon Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 9 meters tall, painted white and red. It features an external stairway winding around its base. The light emits a single red flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 21 nautical miles. Its focal height is 24 meters above sea level. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed to visitors. The nearest port is Tubigon, located just 0.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse assists vessels navigating the busy shipping lanes connecting Bohol with Cebu City.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
21NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
9.9560°
Longitude
123.9578°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tubigon(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
F2387
NGA No.
14860

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower with an external stairway winding around the tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tubigon Lighthouse at night?+
Tubigon 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 Tubigon Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tubigon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tubigon at 0 NM to the E. Other ports served include Tagbilaran, Bohol (19.6 NM SSW), Mactan Island Apt (20.8 NM N), Toledo/Cebu (20.9 NM N), Laguna (21.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tubigon Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tubigon 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 Tubigon Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tubigon 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.