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Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇲🇽Coatzacoalcos, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater Lighthouse

This 14-meter cylindrical concrete tower, painted green, stands at the end of the Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater. It features a gallery but no lantern room, with its light at a focal height of 17 meters. The structure emits a single green flash every five seconds, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. This active aid to navigation was freshly painted in 2017. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The light marks the eastern edge of the Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater, offering a critical navigational reference for vessels entering or leaving the nearby port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Freshly painted in 2017

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: A 14m tower with a gallery but no lantern, painted green.

Location

City
Coatzacoalcos
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Veracruz
Sea Region
Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater
Latitude
18.1664°
Longitude
-94.4124°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Coatzacoalcos(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
J4338
NGA No.
15476
ARLHS No.
MEX-182
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 5s. 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 Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Coatzacoalcos at 2.1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Rabon Grande/Coatzacoalcos (3.1 NM NNE), Pajaritos (3.4 NM SSE), Nanchital (6 NM S), Minatitlan (18.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater 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 Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Coatzacoalcos East Breakwater 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.