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Isla Socorro Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 12s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Socorro Lighthouse

A square white skeletal metal tower, 7.5 meters tall, stands on Isla Socorro. The lighthouse structure is situated on the slope of a large, active volcano on the largest of the Revillagigedo Islands, about 600 km off the Mexican coast. Its light displays a single white flash every 12 seconds. With a focal height of 135 meters, the light has a geographic range of 28.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This light is important for navigation around Isla Socorro, warning vessels of the island's volcanic shores in the eastern Pacific.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
135m
Geographic Range
28.3NM

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Colima
Sea Region
Located on Isla Socorro, the largest of the Revillagigedo Islands, approximately 600 km west of the Mexican coast. It sits on the slope of a massive, active volcano, about 1 km east of the Mexican Navy station and village.
Latitude
18.7270°
Longitude
-110.9436°

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G3474
NGA No.
15144

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square white skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Socorro Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Socorro displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 12s — 3 white flashes every 12 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Is Isla Socorro Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Socorro 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 Socorro Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Socorro 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.