Cayo Buenavista Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cayo Buenavista Lighthouse
Constructed of steel in 1930, the Cayo Buenavista Lighthouse is a 30-meter-tall square pyramidal skeletal tower painted white. Its light emits a white flash every five seconds, with a focal height of 33 meters. This structure stands on the east end of Cayo Buenavista, an island located off the coast near Mantua. The lighthouse's operational status and its role as a navigational aid are confirmed. It is accessible only by boat, reflecting its remote island setting.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for safe navigation at the eastern end of Cayo Buenavista island, guiding vessels through coastal waters off Mantua. Its consistent light helps mariners avoid hazards and maintain course in this area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
- Focal Height
- 33m
- Geographic Range
- 15.9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1930
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- La coloma(49.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J4826
- NGA No.
- 110-12460
- ARLHS No.
- CUB003
- Wikidata
- Q60804469 →
Nearby Ports
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 30m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- steel
Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, painted white
Location
- City
- Mantua
- Country
- 🇨🇺Cuba
- Region
- Pinar del Rio
- Sea Region
- east end of Cayo Buenavista, an island off Mantua
- Latitude
- 22.4016°
- Longitude
- -84.4451°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Cayo Buenavista على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Cuba، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.