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Punta Arena Sur Lighthouse

Fl (4) W 16s🇲🇽Baja California, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Arena Sur Lighthouse

Punta Arena Sur is a concrete lighthouse situated in Baja California. Its truncated conical tower, painted white with black bands, reaches a height of 39 meters. The focal plane of the light is 20 meters above the water. This structure emits four white flashes in a cycle of 16 seconds. The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 24 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) W 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl.(4)W. period 16s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
24NM

Location

City
Baja California
Country
🇲🇽MX
Latitude
23.5536°
Longitude
-109.4696°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Shape
conical
Tower Color
white and black
Material
concrete

Structure: White truncated conical concrete tower, black banded; 39

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G3580
NGA No.
14568
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Arena Sur Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Arena Sur displays the characteristic Fl (4) W 16s — 4 white flashes every 16 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 Punta Arena Sur Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Arena Sur Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is San Jose del Cabo at 31.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Cabo San Lucas (46.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Arena Sur Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Arena Sur 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 Punta Arena Sur Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Arena Sur 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.