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Cerro Dirección Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇱San Gregorio, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cerro Dirección Lighthouse

This fiberglass tower, standing 11 meters tall, is painted white with a red horizontal band. Its focal height reaches 83 meters, providing a geographic range of 23 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The structure is cylindrical and is located atop a high hill about 12 kilometers north of Punta Delgada. It guides vessels making their westbound passage through Bahía Posesión.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's placement on a high hill provides visibility across a significant portion of Bahía Posesión, a key shipping area. Its distinct barbell shape adds to its unique architectural character.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
83m
Geographic Range
23NM

Location

City
San Gregorio
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
Sea Region
Bahía Posesión, guiding vessels westbound, located atop a high hill about 12 km north of Punta Delgada
Latitude
-52.3525°
Longitude
-69.5040°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped fiberglass tower, colored white with a red horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Gregorio(30.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G1412
NGA No.
111-2516
ARLHS No.
CHI-015
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cerro Dirección Lighthouse at night?+
Cerro Dirección displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Cerro Dirección Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cerro Dirección Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bahía San Gregorio at 27.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include San Gregorio (30.5 NM WSW), Caleta Clarencia (38.6 NM SW), Puerto Percy (43 NM SW), Río Gallegos (45.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cerro Dirección Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cerro Dirección 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 Cerro Dirección Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cerro Dirección 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.