Thitu Islands, Spratly Islands
This could be a supply island, and we see a ship on the Western edge docked at a small rectangular port (pointed in and tied down). The runway measures 0.65 miles.
The three early-stage reclamations to the West of Thitu Island indicate future plans for reclamation work. We see three visible reclamations (sand only) to the West of Thitu Island, and ships in the lagoon. Satellite Imagery date: 6/19/2023 Location: 11°04'27"N 114°13’27"E. We took a second reading of the location: 11°03'08"N 114°16'56"E
It reminds me of Subi island, where multiple shoals are connected to form a longer, and in our opinion more useful island structure.
Eastern Reef is to the East of Thitu Reef, and is underwater and has no apparent man-made reclamations.
According to Reuters on December 21, 2023:
"MARCH 4 - The Philippines spots a Chinese navy ship and 42 vessels believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel in the vicinity of Thitu island, Manila's biggest and most strategically important outpost in the South China Sea."
OCT 16 - The Philippine military says a Chinese navy ship shadowed and attempted to cut off a Philippine navy vessel conducting a resupply mission near Thitu island.
Name 1
Nearest Land
Distance from Land (miles)
Location (latitude & longitude)
Diameter (miles)
Date of Satellite Imagery
Airport Present?
Helipad Present?
Port / Dock Facility Present?
Buildings Present?
Defensive Infrastructure Present?
Athletic Facilities Present?
Hospital Present?
Sand Only Island?
Dredging Infrastructure Only?
Spratly Islands
Thitu Reef
Philippines and Vietnam
314 and 318
11°04'27"N 114°13’27"E
0.83
6/19/2023
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
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