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Puerto Estrella Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇨🇴Uribia, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Estrella Lighthouse

This square pyramidal skeletal tower, constructed of steel, was built and first lit in 2002. It stands 18 meters tall, with its light positioned 26 meters above sea level. The tower is painted with horizontal red and white bands and emits a white flash every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is situated on a promontory that shelters the port of Puerto Estrella. Its geographic range covers 14.5 nautical miles, aiding vessels approaching the coast.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for maritime traffic, guiding ships safely into and out of the sheltered port of Puerto Estrella and supporting the economic activities of the community reliant on it.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2002

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Uribia
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
La Guajira
Sea Region
promontory sheltering Puerto Estrella
Latitude
12.3565°
Longitude
-71.3122°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Bolivar(38.4 km)
ARLHS No.
COL-033
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Estrella Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Estrella displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Estrella Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Estrella Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Puerto Bolívar at 38.5 NM to the W. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Estrella Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Estrella 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 Estrella Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Estrella 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.