Telchac Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Telchac Lighthouse
The Telchac lighthouse is a concrete tower with four ribs, a lantern, and a gallery, standing 12 meters tall. Its focal height is also 12 meters, and it emits a white light with one flash every 8 seconds. This active light has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. It is situated just off the beach at Telchac Puerto, approximately 55 kilometers east of Progreso. The structure is built from concrete and is located near the nearest port of Progreso, which is 21.5 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The Telchac lighthouse serves as an important aid for coastal navigation along the Yucatán Peninsula, assisting local fishing boats and smaller vessels operating between Progreso and Telchac Puerto. Its distinct four-ribbed concrete tower provides a unique visual reference for mariners.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 8s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Location
- Country
- 🇲🇽Mexico
- Sea Region
- just off the beach at Telchac Puerto about 55 km east of Progreso
- Latitude
- 21.3676°
- Longitude
- -89.2972°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Material
- concrete
Structure: concrete tower with four ribs, lantern and gallery
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Progreso(21.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J4418
- ARLHS No.
- MEX-150
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