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Lajes Lighthouse

Fl White 28s🇵🇹Lajes das Flores, PTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lajes Lighthouse

Also known as: Lajes (Ponta das Lajes)

The Lajes Lighthouse, a cylindrical masonry structure built in 1910, stands 16 meters tall. It is painted white and features a red tile roof. The tower emerges from the center of an attached, long, single-story keeper's dwelling. This operational navigation aid exhibits a white light with a characteristic of Fl W 28s, visible for 24.8 nautical miles. It is situated 0.5 kilometers from the port of Lajes das Flores.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's unified structure, where the tower rises from the keeper's house, presents a unique design. Operating continuously since 1910, it marks the harbour entrance for vessels approaching Lajes das Flores.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 28s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
28s
Raw Code
Fl W 28s
Focal Height
99m
Geographic Range
24.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1910

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lajes das Flores(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
D2704
NGA No.
23288
ARLHS No.
AZO-015

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red tile roof
Material
masonry

Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the center of a long 1-story keeper's house

Location

City
Lajes das Flores
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Latitude
39.3758°
Longitude
-31.1766°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lajes Lighthouse at night?+
Lajes displays the characteristic Fl White 28s. 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 Lajes Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lajes Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Lajes das Flores at 0.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Santa Cruz das Flores (5.2 NM NNE), Santa Cruz (5.2 NM NNE), Vila Nova do Corvo (18.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lajes Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lajes 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 Lajes Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lajes 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.