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Getafe Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Getafe Lighthouse

Also known as: Getafe (Jetafe)

This white, cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 9 meters tall with a focal height of 11 meters. It features a square tower with an external stairway that winds around its exterior. The light emits a single red flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. It is located near Talibon, approximately 10.4 kilometers away by sea.

Why it matters: This light marks the pier at Getafe, guiding ferries traveling between Cebu City and Bohol across the Visayan Sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
10.1551°
Longitude
124.1588°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Talibon(10.4 km)
Admiralty No.
F2386.1
NGA No.
14856

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower with an external stairway winding around the tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Getafe Lighthouse at night?+
Getafe displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Getafe Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Getafe Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Talibon at 10.3 NM to the E. Other ports served include Mactan Island Apt (12.8 NM NW), Lapu-Lapu, Cebu (15.7 NM NW), Cebu (15.8 NM NW), Tubigon (16.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Getafe Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Getafe 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 Getafe Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Getafe 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.