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Bahía Málaga C Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 12s🇨🇴Buenaventura, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bahía Málaga C Lighthouse

This active navigational aid consists of a square, white skeletal tower constructed of steel, standing 15 meters tall. It is mounted on a platform supported by piles, a design suited for its marine location off Juanchaco. The light emits a single white flash every 12 seconds, visible for 11.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located 16.1 kilometers from Buenaventura, Colombia's busiest Pacific port. While the tower is closed to the public, the site itself is open for visitors.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation within Bahía Málaga, a critical waterway for commercial and fishing vessels along Colombia's Pacific coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Buenaventura
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
Valle del Cauca
Sea Region
Off Juanchaco
Latitude
3.9282°
Longitude
-77.3546°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Buenaventura(16.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G3137.5
NGA No.
0190
USCG No.
DIMAR-P041

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square white skeletal tower mounted on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bahía Málaga C Lighthouse at night?+
Bahía Málaga C displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 12s — 2 white flashes every 12 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bahía Málaga C Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bahía Málaga C Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Buenaventura at 17.6 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bahía Málaga C Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bahía Málaga C 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 Bahía Málaga C Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bahía Málaga C 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.