Paita Range Front Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Paita Range Front Lighthouse
The Paita Range Front light is a square skeletal tower standing 17 meters tall, with a focal height of 21 meters. Located on the pier at the Paita Naval Station in Paita, Peru, it serves as the front light in a range system. Its continuous green flash guides vessels into the port, which is situated 0.9 kilometers away. The structure's geographic range extends to 13.4 nautical miles. This active light operates from its position directly at the naval station.
Why it matters: This range front light is essential for maritime traffic entering Paita, a significant Peruvian port, ensuring safe passage for commercial and naval vessels. Its precise alignment with a rear range light aids mariners in navigating the approach channel.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- Green
- Raw Code
- F G
- Focal Height
- 21m
- Geographic Range
- 13.4NM
Location
- City
- Paita
- Country
- 🇵🇪Peru
- Region
- Piura
- Sea Region
- Located on the pier at the Paita Naval Station in Paita, Peru, serving as the front light of a range.
- Latitude
- -5.0744°
- Longitude
- -81.1242°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 17m
- Tower Shape
- square
Structure: square skeletal tower
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Paita(0.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G2133.7
- NGA No.
- 0602
اعثر على منارة Paita Range Front على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Peru، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.