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Cuyo Island Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 10s🇵🇭Southwestern Philippines, PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cuyo Island Lighthouse

This 23-meter truncated pyramidal structure stands on Cuyo Island in the Southwestern Philippines. Built in 1997, the tower is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic and painted white. It exhibits a white flashing light visible for 7 nautical miles. The focal height of the light is 13 meters above sea level.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1997

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
F2286
NGA No.
14508
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white
Material
glass_reinforced_plastic

Structure: Truncated pyramidal metal tower; 23

Location

City
Southwestern Philippines
Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
10.8522°
Longitude
121.0060°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cuyo Island Lighthouse at night?+
Cuyo Island displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 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.
Is Cuyo Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cuyo Island 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 Cuyo Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cuyo Island 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.