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Puerto Quetzal Water Tank Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇬🇹GTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Quetzal Water Tank Lighthouse

This cylindrical red tower stands 25 meters tall and has a focal height of 29 meters. It supports a round water tank and emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 15.1 nautical miles. Located northwest of Puerto Quetzal's harbor, it is approximately 1.2 kilometers from the nearest port facilities. The tower's structure is described as a square skeletal tower carrying the round water tank. In 2019, the lens was reportedly missing, and the light function may have been transferred to a nearby radar tower. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This light guides maritime traffic into and out of Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala's Pacific port. Its unique design, integrating a navigational light onto a functional water tank, represents an innovative approach to coastal marking.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Construction & History

Significant events: missing lens in 2019, light moved to radar tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a round water tank

Location

Country
🇬🇹Guatemala
Region
Escuintla
Sea Region
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, located northwest of the harbor
Latitude
13.9261°
Longitude
-90.8022°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Quetzal(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
G3387.
NGA No.
15361
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Quetzal Water Tank Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Quetzal Water Tank displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Quetzal Water Tank Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Quetzal Water Tank Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Quetzal at 0.7 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include San Jose (1.7 NM WSW), Río Bravo (41.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Quetzal Water Tank Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Quetzal Water Tank 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 Quetzal Water Tank Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Quetzal Water Tank 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.