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La Rada Lighthouse

Fl Red 2.5s🇻🇪Maiquetía, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About La Rada Lighthouse

Also known as: La Rada (La Guaira Inner Breakwater)

La Rada lighthouse is a hexagonal fiberglass tower, standing 10 meters tall and located at the end of the inner breakwater of La Guaira harbor. Painted red with a white horizontal band, it exhibits a red flashing light every 2.5 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles and a focal height of 13 meters. The structure's construction material is fiberglass, and it is situated on a pier used by the Venezuelan Navy. The nearest port is La Guaira, just 0.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for safe navigation into La Guaira harbor, marking the inner breakwater for vessels. Its location on a pier used by the Venezuelan Navy highlights its role in ensuring the secure movement of commercial and military shipping.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl R 2.5s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Maiquetía
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Vargas State
Sea Region
Located at the end of the inner breakwater of La Guaira harbor. This pier is used by the Venezuelan Navy.
Latitude
10.6021°
Longitude
-66.9441°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
hexagonal
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: hexagonal fiberglass tower, painted red with a white horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Guaira(0.6 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Rada Lighthouse at night?+
La Rada displays the characteristic Fl Red 2.5s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does La Rada Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Rada Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Guaira at 0.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include CATIA LA MAR (4.9 NM W), Paracotos (20.1 NM S), INDEPENDENCIA (49.3 NM W), Puerto Carenero (49.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Rada Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Rada 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 Rada Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Rada 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.