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Banco Reparo Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇦🇷San Antonio Oeste, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Banco Reparo Range Rear Lighthouse

Banco Reparo Range Rear is a cylindrical skeletal tower constructed of steel, standing 24 meters tall. It displays horizontal black and white bars and emits a red light that flashes every 3 seconds. The tower's focal height is 41 meters, and it has a geographic range of 17.2 nautical miles. The light is located on a peninsula about 5 kilometers southeast of San Antonio Oeste. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This rear range light, working in conjunction with a front range light, provides critical alignment for vessels navigating the approach to San Antonio Oeste, ensuring safe passage through the designated shipping channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
41m
Geographic Range
17.2NM

Location

City
San Antonio Oeste
Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Río Negro
Sea Region
Located on a peninsula about 5 km southeast of San Antonio Oeste.
Latitude
-40.7565°
Longitude
-64.9194°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San antonio oeste(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G1037
NGA No.
19608
ARLHS No.
ARG-149

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and white bars
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower

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 Banco Reparo Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Banco Reparo Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 Banco Reparo Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Banco Reparo Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is SAN ANTONIO OESTE at 2.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include San Antonio Este (2.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Banco Reparo Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Banco Reparo Range Rear 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 Banco Reparo Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Banco Reparo Range Rear 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.