Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse Lighthouse

🇮🇩IDOperational

This square skeletal tower stands 9 meters tall and is located on the public pier at Kuala Tungkal. The lighthouse aids vessels navigating the mouth of the Tungkal River, guiding them as they enter or depart the waterway. The area is characterized by its riverine landscape and coastal activity. While the exact construction date is not recorded, its continued function indicates a long-standing requirement for navigational assistance in this busy region. The site is accessible to the public, but visitors cannot enter the tower.

Why it matters: This lighthouse assists local shipping traffic navigating the Tungkal River's mouth and serves as a landmark on the Kuala Tungkal public pier.

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square skeletal tower

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Country
🇮🇩ID
Latitude
-0.8070°
Longitude
103.4807°
Nearest Port
Tembilahan(35.5 km)
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near ID, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App
Which ports and harbors does West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kuala Enok at 17.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Kampung Laut (20 NM ESE), Muara Sabak (25.6 NM ENE), Jabung Terminal (35.5 NM E), Tembilahan (35.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse 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.
What shipping routes pass near West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse Lighthouse is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near West Tanjung Jabung Regency Lighthouse 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.