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Puerto Barrios Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇬🇹Puerto Barrios, GTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Barrios Lighthouse

The Puerto Barrios light is a 25-meter-high steel skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands. It is situated on a low hill about 1.6 kilometers east-southeast of the main quay in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. This structure displays a white light that flashes once every 8 seconds. Its geographic range is 14.3 nautical miles. The tower serves as a communications tower and functions as an active aid to navigation.

Why it matters: This light is essential for the safe operation of Puerto Barrios, a key maritime gateway for Guatemala on the Caribbean coast, assisting vessels in identifying their approach to the main quay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

City
Puerto Barrios
Country
🇬🇹Guatemala
Region
Izabal
Sea Region
Located on a low hill about 1.6 km east southeast of the main quay in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala.
Latitude
15.7311°
Longitude
-88.5942°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal communications tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Barrios(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
J5985
NGA No.
16418
Wikidata
Q60330959 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Barrios Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Barrios displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Puerto Barrios Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Barrios Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Barrios at 0.8 NM to the W. Other ports served include Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla (2.4 NM SSW), Lívingston (10.2 NM WNW), Barranco (24.6 NM NW), PUNTA GORDA (25.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Barrios Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Barrios 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.