Maceió Lighthouse

Fl WR 10s🇧🇷Northeastern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Maceió Lighthouse

The Maceió Lighthouse is a 16-meter yellow tower constructed from fiberglass. This structure stands 68 meters above sea level, providing a focal height that supports its light. Its signal consists of a white and red light that flashes once every 20 seconds. Additionally, the lighthouse is equipped with a foghorn that emits a single blast lasting 5 seconds, also on a 20-second cycle. The tower's bright yellow color aids in its visual identification.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R. period 20s
Focal Height
68m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Northeastern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-9.6564°
Longitude
-35.7256°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Color
yellow
Material
fiberglass

Structure: Yellow glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower; 16. Horn: 1bl. ev. 20s (bl. 5s, si

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0222
NGA No.
17976
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Maceió Lighthouse at night?

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Maceió displays the characteristic Fl WR 10s — 1 wr flash every 10 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Which ports and harbors does Maceió Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Maceió Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Maceió at 2 NM to the SW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Maceió Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Maceió 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 Maceió Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Maceió 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.

What is the Maceió lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Northeastern Brazil, BR. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.