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La Planchada Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇵🇪Ocoña, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About La Planchada Lighthouse

This concrete tower, standing 10 meters tall, began operation in 1976. It is painted black with a single white horizontal band and has no lantern. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 96 meters, visible for 24.4 nautical miles. La Planchada is situated on a headland about 55 km west of Punta Atico, near Ocoña. Visitors can access the site, but the tower is closed to the public. Its nearest port is Atico, located 2.5 km away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a significant headland on the Peruvian coast, aiding navigation in the waters west of Punta Atico.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
96m
Geographic Range
24.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with a single white horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, painted black with a single white horizontal band; no lantern

Location

City
Ocoña
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Arequipa
Sea Region
Located on a headland about 55 km (35 mi) west of Punta Atico.
Latitude
-16.4099°
Longitude
-73.2254°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Atico(2.5 km)
ARLHS No.
PER-011
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Planchada Lighthouse at night?+
La Planchada displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 La Planchada Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Planchada Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Atico at 29.9 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Planchada Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Planchada 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 La Planchada Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Planchada 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.