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Isla Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front Lighthouse

The Isla Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front light is a 22-meter-high, square, skeletal metal tower, painted white. Its focal plane is 21 meters above sea level. The light produces a white flash every 3 seconds, with a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. This structure is located on Isla Mangrove and serves as the front marker for a navigational range. The site can be visited, but the tower is not open for public entry. The nearest port, San Carlos, is 21.7 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light, functioning as the front range marker, furnishes navigation information for vessels approaching the San Carlos harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California Sur
Sea Region
Located on Isla Mangrove, guiding vessels into the port of San Carlos, Mexico.
Latitude
24.5415°
Longitude
-111.8142°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Carlos(21.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G3594
NGA No.
14516

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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.
Is Isla Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front 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 Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Mangrove (San Carlos) Range Front 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.