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Cabo Falso Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇭🇳Honduras, HNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Falso Lighthouse

A 20-meter steel tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands, supports a light at a focal plane of 23 meters. The illumination pattern is a white flash occurring every 5 seconds. This red and white metal post structure includes a gallery and marks the cape.

Why it matters: Cabo Falso shares its name with the Nicaraguan cape at the border, a point easily confused with this marker.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
18NM

Location

City
Honduras
Country
🇭🇳HN
Latitude
15.2535°
Longitude
-83.3899°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: Red and white metal structure. NICARAGUA PUERTO CABEZAS:

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J6014
NGA No.
16483
Wikidata
Q60315619 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cabo Falso Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Falso 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.
Is Cabo Falso Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo Falso 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 Cabo Falso Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Falso 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.