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Punta Ardita Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 25s🇨🇴Western Colombia, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Ardita Lighthouse

Punta Ardita Lighthouse became operational in 2003. The pyramidal skeletal tower stands 30 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. Its focal height reaches 170 meters above sea level. The light emits two white flashes every 25 seconds. This aid to navigation has a geographic range of 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 25s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
25s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W
Focal Height
170m
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2003

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G3153.2
NGA No.
0172
ARLHS No.
COL-060

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
98m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: Red tower, white banded; 98

Location

City
Western Colombia
Country
🇨🇴CO
Latitude
7.1474°
Longitude
-77.8192°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Ardita Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Ardita displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 25s — 2 white flashes every 25 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 Punta Ardita Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Ardita 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.
What shipping routes pass near Punta Ardita Lighthouse?+
Punta Ardita Lighthouse is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Punta Ardita Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Ardita 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.