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Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇦🇷Region Patagonia/ Provincia del Chubut/ Dept Escalante/ Golfo San Jorge (norte/north), ARInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse

The Cabo Aristizábal lighthouse was built in 1917 and first lit the same year. The structure is a 16-meter tall square skeletal tower made of metal, painted black. Inside the current tower is the original skeletal structure. The lighthouse displays a white flash every 3 seconds from a focal height of 46 meters. It has a geographic range of 5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 3s
Focal Height
46m
Light Range
10NM (18.5 km)
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1917

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1097
NGA No.
19788
ARLHS No.
ARG-023
Wikidata
Q5856122 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black
Material
metal

Structure: Black tower; 52

Location

City
Region Patagonia/ Provincia del Chubut/ Dept Escalante/ Golfo San Jorge (norte/north)
Country
🇦🇷AR
Latitude
-45.2165°
Longitude
-66.5279°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 46 meters and a nominal range of 10 nautical miles (approximately 18.5 km), Cabo Aristizábal is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Aristizábal displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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 Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Caleta Córdoba at 47.6 NM to the SW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Cabo Aristizábal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Aristizábal 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.