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Puerto Plata Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇩🇴Dominican Republic, DOInactive

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Plata Lighthouse

The Puerto Plata lighthouse is a concrete tower standing 59 meters tall. It features a distinctive black and yellow color scheme. The lantern room, which is black, sits atop the structure. From its focal height of 42 meters, the light has a geographic range of 18 nautical miles. The tower emits a white light with a single flash every 6 seconds. The lighthouse is currently not operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 6s
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
18NM

Location

City
Dominican Republic
Country
🇩🇴DO
Latitude
19.8028°
Longitude
-70.6945°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
59m
Tower Shape
lantern
Tower Color
black and yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: Yellow framework tower, black lantern; 59. Occasional

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J5430
NGA No.
14260
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Plata Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Plata displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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 Puerto Plata Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Plata Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Plata at 0.3 NM to the W. Other ports served include San Francisco de Macorís (39.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Plata Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Puerto Plata Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Puerto Plata Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Plata 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.