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Callao Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇵🇪Callao, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Callao Range Rear Lighthouse

This cylindrical range rear light stands 36 meters tall, with its focal plane at 40 meters. The tower is painted yellow and features a red vertical stripe near its upper section. It emits a single green flash every three seconds, visible for over 17 nautical miles. The structure was repainted from white to its current yellow and red livery sometime after 2012. It is situated on the main container wharf of Callao's commercial harbor.

Why it matters: As the rear light in a range system, this tower is critical for guiding vessels into Callao's commercial harbor, ensuring accurate alignment for safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
17.1NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Repainted from white to yellow with a red vertical stripe after 2012

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Callao(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
G2054.1
NGA No.
0786.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
36m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow with a red vertical stripe near the top

Structure: round barbell-shaped tower, yellow (formerly white) with a red vertical stripe near the top

Location

City
Callao
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Callao
Sea Region
main container wharf of Callao's commercial harbor
Latitude
-12.0506°
Longitude
-77.1412°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Callao Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Callao Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Callao Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Callao Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Callao at 0.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Lima (5.4 NM E), La Pampilla (7.6 NM NNW), Ancón (17 NM N), Conchán (17.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Callao Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Callao Range Rear 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 Callao Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Callao Range Rear 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.