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Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇮🇹Isole Tremiti, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 17 meters high, stands on Isola di Pianosa. Built in 1948, it features a white lantern and gallery, attached to a single-story keeper's house. The lighthouse emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. A fishermen's shelter was added in 1953, though storms have since damaged both this structure and the keeper's house. The island itself is remote, low-lying, and lies about 22 kilometers east-northeast of other islands in its group, making it difficult to see.

Why it matters: This lighthouse served to warn mariners of the low-lying and often hidden Isola di Pianosa, a hazard in the open sea, helping to prevent groundings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl(2) W 10s
Light Range
10NM (18.5 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1948

Significant events: Building of a fishermen's shelter in 1953, damage to keeper's house and shelter by storms

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San nicola(12.6 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house

Location

City
Isole Tremiti
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Apulia
Sea Region
A remote island, difficult to see due to low elevation, located about 22 km east northeast of other islands in the group.
Latitude
42.2258°
Longitude
15.7447°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse at night?+
Isola di Pianosa displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 white flashes 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is San nicola at 12.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Isole Tremiti (13.3 NM WSW), Foce Varano (18.6 NM S), Peschici (20.4 NM SE), Lesina (27.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isola di Pianosa 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.
What shipping routes pass near Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse?+
Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Isola di Pianosa Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isola di Pianosa 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.