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Punta Arenas (Bahía de los Ángeles) Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 16s🇲🇽MXOperational

A cylindrical concrete tower, 10 meters high, stands at the end of a sand spit partially sheltering the waterfront of Bahía de los Ángeles. It features a gallery and is painted with red and white horizontal bands. The light emits a white flash every 16 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. This structure serves the small resort town located at the terminus of federal highway 12. The focal height of the light is 13 meters.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the extremity of the sand spit that shelters the waterfront of Bahía de los Ángeles, ensuring safe navigation into the bay. Its accessibility also makes it a point of interest for visitors to the area.

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl W 16s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Baja California
Sea Region
Located at the end of a sand spit partially sheltering the waterfront of Bahía de los Ángeles, a small resort town at the end of federal highway 12.
Latitude
28.9560°
Longitude
-113.5422°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Nearest Port
Guerero Negro(70.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G3547.6
NGA No.
14726
ARLHS No.
MEX-024
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How do mariners identify Punta Arenas (Bahía de los Ángeles) Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Arenas (Bahía de los Ángeles) displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Is Punta Arenas (Bahía de los Ángeles) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Arenas (Bahía de los Ángeles) 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.
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