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Isla De Útila Lighthouse

F W 6s🇭🇳Honduras, HNInactive

Location & Light Range

About Isla De Útila Lighthouse

This lighthouse on Isla De Útila stands as a white, round concrete tower reaching 33 meters in height. Its focal plane is 15 meters above sea level. The structure emits a fixed white light with a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. This light, however, is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F W 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F.W.
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Honduras
Country
🇭🇳HN
Latitude
16.0861°
Longitude
-86.8979°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower; 33

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J6003
NGA No.
16448
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla De Útila Lighthouse at night?+
Isla De Útila displays the characteristic F W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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 De Útila Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla De Útila Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is UTILA at 0.5 NM to the N. Other ports served include La Ceiba (19.3 NM SSE), Roatán (24.5 NM NE), Mahogany Bay (27.3 NM ENE), Tela (37.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla De Útila Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Isla De Útila 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 De Útila Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla De Útila 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.