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Falcón Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇻🇪Parroquia Borojó, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Falcón Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square skeletal fiberglass tower stands 15 meters tall and displays red and white horizontal bands. Its light emits a single white flash every 12 seconds, visible for 11.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a sandy point in Antunez, on the south side of the Gulf of Venezuela, near the Paraguaná Peninsula. This structure replaced an earlier round cylindrical fiberglass tower that also featured red and white banding. The lighthouse is located in Parroquia Borojó within Venezuela's Falcón State.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the sandy point of land at Antunez, aiding navigation in the southern Gulf of Venezuela near the Paraguaná Peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced a round cylindrical fiberglass tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Punta Cardon(40.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J6297
NGA No.
16875

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Parroquia Borojó
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Falcon State
Sea Region
Located on a sandy point of land in Antunez, on the south side of the Gulf of Venezuela, near the Paraguaná Peninsula.
Latitude
11.2026°
Longitude
-70.7789°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Falcón Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Falcón Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Falcón Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Falcón Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Punta Cardón at 40.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Paraguana Refinery Center (40.6 NM NE), Guaranao Bay (43.6 NM NE), Punto Fijo (44.5 NM NE), Las Piedras (44.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Falcón Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Falcón Lighthouses 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 Falcón Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Falcón Lighthouses 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.