Khella Lighthouse

Fl G 6.5s🇧🇴Bolivia, BOInactive

The former Khella lighthouse stands with a focal height of 20 meters. Its light emitted a green color. The station is located in Bolivia and is no longer operational.

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 6.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6.5s
Focal Height
20m
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do mariners identify Khella Lighthouse at night?

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Khella displays the characteristic Fl G 6.5s — 1 green flash every 6.5 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Which ports and harbors does Khella Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Khella Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Huatajata at 7.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Puerto Pérez (12.2 NM ESE), Copacabana (14.7 NM WNW), Guaqui (21.5 NM S), Puerto Carabuco (31.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Khella Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Khella Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.

How can I track vessels near Khella Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Khella 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.

What is the Khella lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Bolivia, BO. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.