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Ponta da Calheta Range Front Lighthouse

Q White🇧🇷Vitória, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ponta da Calheta Range Front Lighthouse

The Ponta da Calheta Range Front is a white, square pyramidal concrete tower standing 5 meters tall, situated near the water's edge on the east side of a naval station in Vitória, Brazil. Its focal plane is also 5 meters, and it emits a quick-flashing white light. This structure has a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed to visitors. The light's presence is a consistent marker for vessels navigating the local sea lanes.

Why it matters: As a range front light, Ponta da Calheta Range Front assists in guiding vessels, particularly naval assets, into and out of safe channels, preventing groundings or collisions in this coastal zone.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

City
Vitória
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Greater Vitória
Sea Region
Near the water's edge on the east side of the naval station.
Latitude
-20.5082°
Longitude
-29.3098°

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0315.3
NGA No.
18237
ARLHS No.
TMV-002

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal white concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ponta da Calheta Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Ponta da Calheta Range Front displays the characteristic Q White. 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 Ponta da Calheta Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ponta da Calheta 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 Ponta da Calheta Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ponta da Calheta 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.