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La Puntilla De Porlamar Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇻🇪Caribbean Islands, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About La Puntilla De Porlamar Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a 49-meter tall masonry tower featuring white bands encircling its red structure. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The focal height is 20 meters, with a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. This navigational aid helps guide vessels in the Caribbean Islands region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Caribbean Islands
Country
🇻🇪VE
Latitude
10.9503°
Longitude
-63.8478°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Color
white and red
Material
masonry

Structure: Red masonry tower, white banded; 49

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J6503
NGA No.
17154
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Puntilla De Porlamar Lighthouse at night?+
La Puntilla De Porlamar displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash 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.
Which ports and harbors does La Puntilla De Porlamar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Puntilla De Porlamar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ISLA DE MARGARITA at 0.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Porlamar (0.8 NM ENE), El Guamache (13.6 NM WSW), Punta de Piedra (15.1 NM WSW), PUNTA DE PIEDRAS (15.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Puntilla De Porlamar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Puntilla De Porlamar 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 Puntilla De Porlamar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Puntilla De Porlamar 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.