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Isla Pérez Lighthouse

Fl W 8s🇲🇽Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Pérez Lighthouse

This white cylindrical concrete tower, distinguished by red bands, stands 18 meters tall. It was first lit in 1899, guiding mariners with a distinct light pattern. The lighthouse emits two white flashes every 8 seconds. Its focal height reaches 21 meters above sea level. The structure is built from concrete and is operational.

Why it matters: This light has a geographic range of 20 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 8s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
20NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1899

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4414
NGA No.
15596
Wikidata
Q96254761 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White cylindrical concrete tower, red banded; 59. RACON Z(– – • •) 25 (3 & 10 cm). 15598 Isla Pajaros. 22° 22.2´ N

Location

City
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula
Country
🇲🇽MX
Latitude
22.3829°
Longitude
-89.6829°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Pérez Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Pérez displays the characteristic Fl W 8s — 1 white flash every 8 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 Pérez Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Pérez 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 Pérez Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Pérez 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.