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Araripe Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇧🇷Bahia, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Araripe Lighthouse

The Araripe Lighthouse is a white, quadrilateral concrete tower featuring black bands. It reaches a height of 70 meters. The structure emits a long white flash characteristic.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a geographic range of 17 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
LFl
Geographic Range
17NM

Location

City
Bahia
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-16.1350°
Longitude
-38.9643°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
70m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White quadrilateral concrete tower, black banded; 131. BRAZIL

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0294
NGA No.
G 0294
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Araripe Lighthouse at night?+
Araripe displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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 Araripe Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Araripe Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is BELMONTE at 6.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Belmonte (18 NM NNE), PORTO SEGURO (20.1 NM SSW), CANAVIEIRAS (27.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Araripe Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Araripe 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 Araripe Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Araripe 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.