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Baños Point Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇵🇭Jose Abad Santos, PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Baños Point Lighthouse

A 15-meter tall, cylindrical fiberglass tower, painted white, is located at Baños Point. The structure has a round, barbell shape and displays a white light that flashes once every 10 seconds (Fl W 10s). The lighthouse is situated on a cape in the Davao Occidental region, near Jose Abad Santos, Philippines. General Santos, the nearest major port, is 32.3 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This navigational aid marks the cape, offering a reference point for ships sailing along the Philippine coast and contributing to the safety of maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s

Location

City
Jose Abad Santos
Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Region
Davao Occidental
Sea Region
prominent cape near José Abed Santos, Philippines
Latitude
5.9619°
Longitude
125.6778°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round white barbell-shaped fiberglass tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
General Santos(32.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F2228.6
NGA No.
15181.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Baños Point Lighthouse at night?+
Baños Point displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Baños Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Baños Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Babato/Dadiangas at 31 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Basiauang/Dadiangas (31 NM WNW), Banawan/Dadiangas (31 NM WNW), Kiamba/Dadiangas (31 NM WNW), Linik/Dadiangas (31 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Baños Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Baños Point 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 Baños Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Baños Point 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.