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Isla De Guadalupe Oeste Lighthouse

Fl (4) W 16s🇲🇽Baja California, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla De Guadalupe Oeste Lighthouse

This metal pyramidal structure stands 39 meters tall, with a focal height of 48 meters. Its light emits two white flashes every 6 seconds, visible for 9 nautical miles. The tower, painted white, is a truncated pyramidal shape. It was built and first lit in 2020. This lighthouse is located on a cape on the southwestern side of Isla De Guadalupe in Baja California.

Why it matters: This is Mexico's westernmost lighthouse.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) W 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Q.(2)W. period 6s
Focal Height
48m
Geographic Range
9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2020

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G3613.5
NGA No.
14400

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: Truncated pyramidal metal structure; 39

Location

City
Baja California
Country
🇲🇽MX
Latitude
28.9804°
Longitude
-118.3122°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla De Guadalupe Oeste Lighthouse at night?+
Isla De Guadalupe Oeste displays the characteristic Fl (4) W 16s — 4 white flashes every 16 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 Isla De Guadalupe Oeste Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla De Guadalupe Oeste 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 De Guadalupe Oeste Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla De Guadalupe Oeste 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.