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Araranguá Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 20s🇧🇷Southern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Araranguá Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a masonry tower standing 8 meters tall, painted with black horizontal stripes. Its focal height reaches 85 meters, and it emits three white flashes every 20 seconds. The structure also includes a RACON operating on 3 and 10 cm wavelengths. It has been operational since 1953 and has a geographic range of 25 nautical miles.

Background
Araranguá Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Araranguá, Brazil on the Atlantic Ocean.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 20s
Focal Height
85m
Geographic Range
25NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1953

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0602
NGA No.
18924
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Wikidata
Q33124482 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Color
black
Material
masonry

Structure: Truncated masonry tower, black horizontal stripes; 26. RACON Y(– • – –) 25 (3 & 10 cm)

Location

City
Southern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-28.9346°
Longitude
-49.3626°

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Araranguá Lighthouse at night?+
Araranguá displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Araranguá Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Araranguá Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is TORRES at 30.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Torres (30.3 NM SW), LAGUNA (40.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Araranguá Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Araranguá 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 Araranguá Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Araranguá 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.