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Little Corn Island Lighthouse

Fl white 5s🇳🇮Corn Island, NIOperational

Location & Light Range

About Little Corn Island Lighthouse

Also known as: Little Corn Island (Isla Pequeña del Maíz)

A 15-meter tall, square pyramidal skeletal steel tower with a gallery stands on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua. This structure, painted red, houses a light with a focal height of 8 meters. The light emits a single white flash with no discernible interval. Its geographic range is 9 nautical miles. The nearest port, El Bluff, is 45.4 kilometers away across the Caribbean Sea.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was essential for local maritime traffic, particularly fishing boats and supply vessels, ensuring safe navigation around Little Corn Island's reefs and into its small harbor. While now inactive, it continues to serve as a significant landmark for the island's small community and a point of interest for tourists exploring this remote Caribbean destination.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. 0
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9NM

Location

City
Corn Island
Country
🇳🇮Nicaragua
Sea Region
Located on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua, in the Caribbean Sea.
Latitude
12.2905°
Longitude
-82.9829°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
El Bluff(45.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J6065
NGA No.
16502
ARLHS No.
NIC-002
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Little Corn Island Lighthouse at night?+
Little Corn Island displays the characteristic Fl white 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Little Corn Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Little Corn Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is CORN ISLAND at 8.4 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include El Bluff (45.2 NM WSW), Bluefields (48.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Little Corn Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Little Corn Island 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 Little Corn Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Little Corn Island 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.