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Puerto Plata Sector Lighthouse

Sector Red/White/Green 5s🇩🇴Puerto Plata, DOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Plata Sector Lighthouse

A square concrete pillar, standing 10 meters tall and 11 meters above sea level, marks the Puerto Plata Sector light. The tower displays narrow red and white horizontal bands. Situated 200 meters west of the main pier on the harbor's waterfront, this active light provides a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Its light cycles through red, white, and green sectors, offering directional guidance to mariners. While the grounds are accessible, the tower is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This sector light serves as a leading aid for vessels entering the Puerto Plata harbor, guiding them to the main pier. Its distinct red, white, and green signals provide essential directional information for safe navigation within the harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Sector Red/White/Green 5s
Flash Type
Sector
Light Color
Red/White/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Sector light, red, white, or green
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Puerto Plata
Country
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Region
Puerto Plata
Sea Region
Harbor of Puerto Plata, on the waterfront about 200 m west of the main pier.
Latitude
19.7989°
Longitude
-70.7038°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Plata(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J5431.1
NGA No.
14265
ARLHS No.
DOM-003

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with narrow red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete pillar painted with narrow red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Plata Sector Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Plata Sector displays the characteristic Sector Red/White/Green 5s. 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 red/white/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Puerto Plata Sector Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Plata Sector Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Plata at 0.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include San Francisco de Macorís (39.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Plata Sector Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Plata Sector 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 Plata Sector Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Plata Sector 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.