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Piedra La Carbonera Range Front Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇲🇽Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Piedra La Carbonera Range Front Lighthouse

This range front lighthouse stands as a 16-meter square concrete tower painted white. It is situated on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The structure has a focal height of 6 meters. A white light flashes once every 3 seconds, visible for 6 nautical miles. The tower's design is a simple square shape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 3s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
6NM

Location

City
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula
Country
🇲🇽MX
Latitude
21.2483°
Longitude
-86.7508°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White square concrete tower; 16

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4433
NGA No.
15676
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Piedra La Carbonera Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Piedra La Carbonera Range Front displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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.
Which ports and harbors does Piedra La Carbonera Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Piedra La Carbonera Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cancun at 2.8 NM to the W. Other ports served include Puerto Morelos (25.7 NM SSW), Playa del Carmen (41.9 NM SSW), Cozumel (45.1 NM SSW), Punta Venado (48.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Piedra La Carbonera Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Piedra La Carbonera 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 Piedra La Carbonera Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Piedra La Carbonera 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.