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Puerto Peñasco Lighthouse

Fl W 8s🇲🇽Northwest Coast, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Peñasco Lighthouse

This metal tower, designed in a truncated pyramidal shape, stands 18 meters tall. It is painted red and features a red stripe. The light source is situated at a focal height of 97 meters above sea level. From this elevation, the lighthouse projects a white flash every 3 seconds, with a geographic range of 8 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 3s
Focal Height
97m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Northwest Coast
Country
🇲🇽MX
Latitude
31.3021°
Longitude
-113.5470°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
red
Material
metal

Structure: Truncated pyramidal metal tower, red stripe; 39

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G3540.08
NGA No.
14775
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Peñasco Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Peñasco displays the characteristic Fl W 8s — 1 white flash every 8 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.
Is Puerto Peñasco Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Peñasco 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 Peñasco Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Peñasco 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.