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Isla Santa Clara Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇵🇪Ecuador, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Santa Clara Lighthouse

The Isla Santa Clara Lighthouse is a round, concrete tower built in 1841. It stands 20 meters tall and displays horizontal bands of black and white. The light emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. Its focal height is 81 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 20 nautical miles. This navigational aid replaced an earlier skeletal tower.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is located in Ecuador and has a geographic range of 20 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W
Focal Height
81m
Geographic Range
20NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1841

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G2996
NGA No.
0508
ARLHS No.
ECU-001

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: White concrete structure; 20

Location

City
Ecuador
Country
🇵🇪PE
Latitude
-3.1722°
Longitude
-80.4358°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Santa Clara Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Santa Clara displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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 Santa Clara Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Santa Clara Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Bolívar at 25.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Posorja (30.2 NM NNE), Puerto Balao Grande (39.6 NM ENE), Puná (40.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Santa Clara Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Santa Clara 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.