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Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse

LFl (2) White 12s🇮🇹Milazzo, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse

This masonry lighthouse, built in 1904, stands 11 meters tall on an octagonal cylindrical tower. It is situated on the point of the cape in the town of Capo d'Orlando, Sicily, off the Via Andrea Doria. The focal height of the light is 27 meters above sea level. It emits two white flashes every 12 seconds, visible for 14.7 nautical miles. The structure consists of an octagonal cylindrical masonry tower attached to a single-story keeper's house, both unpainted. The lighthouse is operational and its site is open to the public, although the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the significant headland of Capo d'Orlando, guiding vessels along Sicily's northern coast. Its unique architectural form, an octagonal cylindrical masonry tower integrated with a keeper's house, contributes to the local character.

Background
Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located at the foot of a rocky ridge, north of the municipality of Capo d'Orlando on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl (2) White 12s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
LFl(2) W 12s
Focal Height
27m
Light Range
16NM (29.6 km)
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1904

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
unpainted
Material
masonry

Structure: octagonal cylindrical masonry tower attached to the seaward side of a 1-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Milazzo
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Sicily
Sea Region
off the Via Andrea Doria on the point of the cape in the town of Capo d'Orlando
Latitude
38.2706°
Longitude
15.2309°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Milazzo(3.0 km)
Admiralty No.
E2038
NGA No.
113-9856
ARLHS No.
ITA018
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 27 meters and a nominal range of 16 nautical miles (approximately 29.6 km), Capo d'Orlando is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse at night?+
Capo d'Orlando displays the characteristic LFl (2) White 12s — 2 white flashes every 12 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Milazzo at 3.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Villafranca Tirrena (9.8 NM ESE), Patti (14.9 NM WSW), Vulcano porto (15.3 NM NW), TREMESTIERI (16.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Capo d'Orlando 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.
What shipping routes pass near Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse?+
Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Capo d'Orlando 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.