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Ambergris Caye Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇧🇿San Pedro Town, BZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ambergris Caye Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, standing 40 meters tall and featuring red and white horizontal bands, emits a red flash every 5 seconds. Its focal plane is 16 meters above the water, providing a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. The structure is a triangular communications tower. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed. It is located behind the police station in San Pedro Town, serving as a landfall marker for Ambergris Caye.

Why it matters: This light functions as a landfall marker for Ambergris Caye, a 40 km long barrier island and popular resort.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
San Pedro Town
Country
🇧🇿Belize
Region
Belize District
Sea Region
Ambergris Caye, a 40 km long barrier island and popular beach resort accessible by planes or ferries from Belize City. The light serves as a landfall marker for the island and is located behind the police station in the center of town.
Latitude
17.9219°
Longitude
-87.9609°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Caye caulker(11.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J5930.5.
ARLHS No.
BLZ-014

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: triangular communications tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ambergris Caye Lighthouse at night?+
Ambergris Caye displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ambergris Caye Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ambergris Caye Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SAN PEDRO at 1.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include CAYE CAULKER (11.7 NM SSW), CAYE CHAPEL (14.3 NM SSW), Belize City (30.2 NM SSW), COROZAL (36.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ambergris Caye Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ambergris Caye 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.
How can I track vessels near Ambergris Caye Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ambergris Caye 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.