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Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇭🇳Roatán, HNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses Lighthouse

This steel lighthouse stands 12 meters tall on Cochino Grande, one of the Cayos Cochinos islands within Honduras's Bay Islands region. Its tower displays red and white horizontal bands. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 157 meters, with a reported geographic range of 30.2 nautical miles. While listed as operational, there have been reports of it being non-functional. The lighthouse is located approximately 20.1 kilometers from the nearest port at La Ceiba.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigation in the Cayos Cochinos area, a popular destination for tourists and local fishing.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
157m
Geographic Range
30.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Reported as non-functional by a photographer

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Ceiba(20.1 km)
Admiralty No.
J6009.6
NGA No.
16473
ARLHS No.
HON-007

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: A 12m steel post with a gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands.

Location

City
Roatán
Country
🇭🇳Honduras
Region
Bay Islands
Sea Region
Located on Cochino Grande, one of the Cayos Cochinos, which are part of the Bay Islands off the north coast of Honduras, near La Ceiba.
Latitude
15.9770°
Longitude
-86.4756°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Ceiba at 19.8 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Roatán (20.6 NM N), Mahogany Bay (21.4 NM N), UTILA (25.5 NM WNW), Puerto Castilla (29.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses 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 Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Islas de la Bahía Department Lighthouses 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.