Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Mayaguana Northwest Point Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇧🇸Mayaguana, BSOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mayaguana Northwest Point Lighthouse

A skeletal steel tower, 10 meters high, stands at the remote northwest point of Mayaguana island. It displays a white light with a single flash every 5 seconds, visible for 13.4 nautical miles. The structure's focal height reaches 21 meters above sea level. Painted white and red, the tower is 10 meters tall. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Crooked Island, is 48 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the Atlantic, specifically around the northwest point of Mayaguana and approaching the Caicos Passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Mayaguana
Country
🇧🇸Bahamas
Sea Region
Northwest Point of Mayaguana island in the Bahamas, marking a point in the Atlantic Ocean.
Latitude
22.4564°
Longitude
-73.1300°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Crooked Island(48.0 km)
Admiralty No.
J4798
NGA No.
12352

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Mayaguana Northwest Point Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near Bahamas, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mayaguana Northwest Point Lighthouse at night?+
Mayaguana Northwest Point 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.
Is Mayaguana Northwest Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mayaguana Northwest Point 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 Mayaguana Northwest Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mayaguana Northwest Point 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.