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Punta Caimán Lighthouse

Fl W 7.5s🇨🇴Northern Colombia, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Caimán Lighthouse

The Punta Caimán lighthouse is an operational aid in Northern Colombia. Its structure is an octagonal metal tower, painted with red bands on a white background. This tower reaches a height of 59 meters, with the light situated 18 meters above sea level. The characteristic of the light is a single white flash.

Why it matters: This lighthouse offers a geographic range of 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 7.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
7.5s
Raw Code
Fl.W.
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Northern Colombia
Country
🇨🇴CO
Latitude
8.2666°
Longitude
-76.7727°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
59m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
metal

Structure: White metal tower, red banded; 59

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J6146.5
NGA No.
16652
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Caimán Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Caimán displays the characteristic Fl W 7.5s — 1 white flash every 7.5 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 Caimán Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Caimán Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Turbo at 11.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include ACANDI (33.3 NM WNW), Rio Cordoba (45.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Caimán Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Caimán 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 Caimán Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Caimán 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.