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Isla Cabo Blanco Lighthouse

Fl W 18s🇨🇷Costa Rica, CROperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Cabo Blanco Lighthouse

This metal lighthouse stands 20 meters tall and features a cylindrical tower painted with red and white horizontal bands. The structure, built in 2016, is a lattice metal design with a gallery and a metal column. It emits a green light with a single flash every 2 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 3 nautical miles. It is identified by its Admiralty number G3346 and ARLHS number COS-001.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 18s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
18s
Raw Code
Fl.G. period 2s
Geographic Range
3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2016

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G3346
NGA No.
15462
ARLHS No.
COS-001

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
metal

Structure: Lattice metal structure, gallery, metal column, green band; 20

Location

City
Costa Rica
Country
🇨🇷CR
Latitude
9.5421°
Longitude
-85.1121°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Cabo Blanco Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Cabo Blanco displays the characteristic Fl W 18s — 1 white flash every 18 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.
Which ports and harbors does Isla Cabo Blanco Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Cabo Blanco Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Río Frío at 15.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Tres Ríos (21.9 NM N), Pital (23.1 NM WNW), La Tigra (23.6 NM N), Cabo Blanco (24.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Cabo Blanco Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Cabo Blanco 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 Isla Cabo Blanco Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Cabo Blanco 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.