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Caió Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 10s🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau, GWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Caió Lighthouse

This round stone tower, built in 1944, stands 42 meters tall and is painted with black and white horizontal bands. Its light emits two white flashes every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. A RACON signal is also active, transmitting the letter B with a 60-second cycle. The lighthouse was temporarily extinguished in 2007. It is located in Guinea-Bissau.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Q.(2)W. period 10s
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
16NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1944

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D3050
NGA No.
24500
ARLHS No.
GUI-001

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
stone

Structure: White tower, black banded. Temporarily Extinguished (2007). RACON B(– • • •) period 60s

Location

City
Guinea-Bissau
Country
🇬🇼GW
Latitude
11.8346°
Longitude
-16.3215°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Caió Lighthouse at night?+
Caió displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 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 Caió Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Caió Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Cacheu at 27.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Bubaque (43.3 NM SE), Bissau (43.8 NM E), Ziguinchor (45.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Caió Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Caió 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 Caió Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Caió 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.