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Hobyo Lighthouse

Fl 10s🇸🇴Somalia, SOInactive

Location & Light Range

About Hobyo Lighthouse

This 33-meter square tower is painted with alternating white and black bands. The structure is characterized by a black square hut that is banded in white. Its light has a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The illumination pattern consists of three white flashes repeated every 10 seconds. The lighthouse was reported as temporarily extinguished in 2013.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 10s
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Somalia
Country
🇸🇴SO
Latitude
5.3484°
Longitude
48.5273°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and black

Structure: Black square hut. white banded; 33. Temporarily extinguished (2013)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7236
NGA No.
31088
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hobyo Lighthouse at night?+
Hobyo displays the characteristic Fl 10s — 1 flash 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 Hobyo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Hobyo Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Hobyo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hobyo 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.