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Canuay Islet Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇵🇭Eastern Philippines, PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Canuay Islet Lighthouse

This lighthouse, operational since 1999, is an octagonal aluminum tower standing 23 meters high with a focal height of 32 meters. The structure is painted white and topped with green. It emits two green flashes every 6 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 9 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1999

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N4008
NGA No.
14908
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
aluminum

Structure: White column, green top; 23. Fl.(2)G. period 6s 4 Reserved

Location

City
Eastern Philippines
Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
11.4358°
Longitude
124.8528°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Canuay Islet Lighthouse at night?+
Canuay Islet 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 Canuay Islet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Canuay Islet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Carigara at 12.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Calaguitan/Tacloban (14.1 NM SE), Sogod/Tacloban (14.1 NM SE), Tolosa/Tacloban (14.1 NM SE), Capoocan (14.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Canuay Islet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Canuay Islet 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 Canuay Islet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Canuay Islet 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.