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Castillo Del Morro Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇨🇺Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba, CUOperational

This lighthouse, built in 1845, rises 25 meters from its brick construction. Its focal plane reaches 44 meters above sea level. The tower, painted a light beige color, emits a white flashing light. It has been operational since its construction.

Why it matters: The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 26 nautical miles.

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
44m
Light Range
26NM (48.2 km)
Geographic Range
26NM
Year Built
1845
Admiralty No.
J4857
NGA No.
12580
Wikidata
Q5436069
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Tower Height
25m
Tower Color
#ded8cf
Material
brick
City
Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba
Country
🇨🇺CU
Latitude
23.1502°
Longitude
-82.3572°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How far offshore can Castillo Del Morro Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 44 meters and a nominal range of 26 nautical miles (approximately 48.2 km), Castillo Del Morro 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 Castillo Del Morro Lighthouse at night?+
Castillo Del Morro displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 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 Castillo Del Morro Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Castillo Del Morro Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Santa Clara at 1.1 NM to the SE. Other ports served include La Habana (1.5 NM SE), Mariel (24.1 NM WSW), Cabañas (32.5 NM WSW), Matanzas (44.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Castillo Del Morro Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Castillo Del Morro 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 Castillo Del Morro Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Castillo Del Morro 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.