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Las Animas Range Front Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Las Animas Range Front Lighthouse

This metal square skeletal tower stands 12 meters tall and has a focal height of 30 meters. It displays a white light that flashes once every 3 seconds. The structure is painted white and features a white triangular daymark. The Las Animas Range Front light marks the entrance range for Topolobampo, a significant port in northern Sinaloa. It is situated on a ridge about 7 kilometers west of Topolobampo, overlooking a lagoon behind the town of Las Animas. The range was shifted northwest around 2013.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering Topolobampo, a key port for trade and tourism across the Sea of Cortés.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Range shifted northwest around 2013

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Topolobampo(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G3518.2
NGA No.
14909

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and carrying a white triagular daymark
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white and carrying a white triagular daymark

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Sinaloa
Sea Region
Marks the entrance range for Topolobampo, an important port in northern Sinaloa, Mexico, and the mainland terminal for ferries crossing the Sea of Cortés to La Paz. It is situated on a ridge across the lagoon behind the beach town of Las Animas, approximately 7 km west of Topolobampo.
Latitude
25.5821°
Longitude
-109.1142°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Las Animas Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Las Animas Range Front displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Las Animas Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Las Animas Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Topolobampo at 3.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include San Lorenzo (25.1 NM NNW), Guasave (36 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Las Animas Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Las Animas Range Front 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 Las Animas Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Las Animas Range Front 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.