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Isla Chilca Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 15s🇵🇪Pucusana, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Chilca Lighthouse

A 10-meter concrete structure, built in 1974, marks Isla Chilca with black and white horizontal bands. The lighthouse features a quadrilateral tower with a fiberglass post light centered on a conical base. Its light emits one white flash every 15 seconds from a focal height of 110 meters. The structure was substantially altered in 1999. It stands on the west side of Isla Chilca, providing shelter for the harbor of Puerto Pucusana.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for the safe navigation of vessels entering and departing Puerto Pucusana, a significant fishing port on the Peruvian coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
110m
Light Range
19NM (35.2 km)
Geographic Range
25.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1974

Significant events: substantially altered in 1999

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: A 10m fiberglass post light centered on a round strongly conical concrete base, painted with black and white horizontal bands.

Location

City
Pucusana
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Lima
Sea Region
West side of Isla Chilca, sheltering the harbor of Puerto Pucusana, a fishing port about 10 km northwest of Chilca.
Latitude
-12.4755°
Longitude
-76.8018°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Santa Maria(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
G2043
NGA No.
844
ARLHS No.
PER-001
Wikidata
Q115204828 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Isla Chilca Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 110 meters and a nominal range of 19 nautical miles (approximately 35.2 km), Isla Chilca is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Isla Chilca Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Chilca displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 15s — 2 white flashes every 15 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Isla Chilca Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Chilca Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SANTA MARIA at 4.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include San Bartolo (5.6 NM N), Conchán (14.8 NM NNW), Lima (29.4 NM NNW), Callao (32.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Chilca Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Chilca 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 Chilca Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Chilca 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.