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Cadiz Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cadiz Lighthouse

The Cadiz Lighthouse features a white, pyramidal metal tower with red trim, standing 18 meters tall. Its focal plane is 13 meters above sea level, emitting a single white flash every 5 seconds. The structure consists of a mast atop a two-story port operations building. The lighthouse is located at the northern tip of Negros Island, marking the end of a pier extending into the waters off Cadiz City. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed to visitors. It is situated 27.7 kilometers from the nearest port, Santo Nino.

Why it matters: This lighthouse aided vessels navigating the shipping lanes around the port of Cadiz, guiding maritime traffic to the city's pier.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
10.9590°
Longitude
123.3260°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Santo Nino(27.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F2357.4
NGA No.
14676

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
metal

Structure: mast atop a 2-story port operations building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cadiz Lighthouse at night?+
Cadiz displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Cadiz Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cadiz Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ajuy at 21.3 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Bacolod, Negros (28.3 NM SW), San Carlos/Dumaguete (29.5 NM S), Hagnava Bay (38 NM ENE), Sangi/Cebu (38.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cadiz Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cadiz 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 Cadiz Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cadiz 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.