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General Alvarado Partido Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇦🇷Miramar, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About General Alvarado Partido Lighthouses Lighthouse

Also known as: Miramar

This navigational aid is a round concrete cylinder, only 1.5 meters tall, situated atop the 21-story Playa Club building in Miramar, Argentina. Its light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds. The structure's focal height of 78 meters allows it to be seen for 22.4 nautical miles. This unique placement integrates the lighthouse into the urban landscape of the General Alvarado Partido area on the Atlantic coast. The light remains operational, serving vessels navigating these waters.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's placement atop a 21-story building is highly unconventional, representing a notable urban integration for a navigational aid. Its elevated focal plane provides a significant range for ships navigating the coastal waters near Miramar.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
78m
Geographic Range
22.4NM

Location

City
Miramar
Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Buenos Aires
Sea Region
Located in General Alvarado Partido, near Miramar, Argentina, on the Atlantic coast.
Latitude
-38.2757°
Longitude
-57.8339°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
1.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower atop the 21-story Playa Club building

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mar del Plata(20.7 km)
ARLHS No.
ARG-047
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify General Alvarado Partido Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
General Alvarado Partido Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does General Alvarado Partido Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
General Alvarado Partido Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Mar del Plata at 20.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Quequén (43.6 NM WSW), Necochea (45.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is General Alvarado Partido Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, General Alvarado Partido 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 General Alvarado Partido Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near General Alvarado Partido 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.