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Lajinha Lighthouse

Fl R 6s🇧🇷Southeastern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Lajinha Lighthouse

Lajinha Lighthouse is a 49-meter quadrilateral masonry tower situated in Southeastern Brazil. The structure, which reaches a focal height of 49 meters, is a white quadrilateral concrete building with a masonry base. It is painted red and emits a single red flash, visible for 9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
49m
Geographic Range
9NM

Location

City
Southeastern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-22.8894°
Longitude
-42.0022°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
red
Material
masonry

Structure: White quadrilateral concrete structure, masonry base; 23

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0350
NGA No.
18356
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lajinha Lighthouse at night?+
Lajinha displays the characteristic Fl R 6s — 1 red flash every 6 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Lajinha Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lajinha Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CABO FRIO at 1.2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Cabo Frio (1.6 NM NNW), Arraial do cabo (5 NM S), Forno Pt / Arraial do Cabo (5.2 NM S), BUZIOS (9.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lajinha Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lajinha 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 Lajinha Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lajinha 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.