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Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front Lighthouse

Fl Green 1.5s🇻🇪Parroquia Toas, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front Lighthouse

This square pyramidal skeletal tower, standing 27 meters tall, is a range front light for vessels entering Maracaibo. It is supported by a square platform built on piles. The light displays a single green flash every 1.5 seconds and has a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The structure is located 1.65 km north of a transmission line within Zulia State. In 2018, the light was temporarily extinguished. The site is accessible by boat, though the tower itself remains closed to visitors.

Why it matters: This range front light provided precise alignment for the inner channel, aiding the safe navigation of commercial vessels entering Maracaibo.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 1.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
1.5s
Raw Code
Fl G 1.5s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Temporarily extinguished in 2018

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Location

City
Parroquia Toas
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Zulia State
Sea Region
An inbound (southbound) range light for vessels entering Maracaibo, located 1.65 km north of a transmission line.
Latitude
10.7981°
Longitude
-71.6277°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Ceiba/Maracaibo L(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
J6279.9
NGA No.
16872
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front displays the characteristic Fl Green 1.5s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is El Tablazo/Maracaibo L at 5.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Punta de Palmas (5.9 NM ESE), La Ceiba/Maracaibo L (10 NM S), La Salina/Maracaibo L (10 NM S), Maracaibo (10 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Maracaibo Inner Channel 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 Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Maracaibo Inner Channel 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.