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Isla Crestón Lighthouse

F W 7s🇲🇽Northwest Coast, MXInactive

Location & Light Range

About Isla Crestón Lighthouse

This square concrete tower stands 46 meters tall, painted in white, black, and red bands. It features a red rectangular daymark. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds. Its focal height reaches 157 meters, providing a geographic range of 33 nautical miles. The tower is located on the Northwest Coast of Mexico.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F W 7s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Focal Height
157m
Geographic Range
33NM

Location

City
Northwest Coast
Country
🇲🇽MX
Latitude
23.1776°
Longitude
-106.4273°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
46m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and black and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White pylon, black banded, red rectangular daymark; 46. Intensified 001°-007°

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G3504
NGA No.
14964
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Crestón Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Crestón displays the characteristic F W 7s — 1 white flash every 7 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 Crestón Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Crestón Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Puerta at 12.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Mazatlan (13.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Crestón Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Isla Crestón 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 Isla Crestón Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Crestón 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.