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Punta La Entellada Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 18s🇪🇸Canary Islands, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta La Entellada Lighthouse

Punta La Entellada lighthouse is a quadrilateral masonry tower completed in 1954. The structure stands 39 meters tall and is painted white with a brown border stripe. It incorporates an attached dwelling. The light has a focal height of 196 meters and emits a white flash. This aid to navigation has a geographic range of 21 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 18s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
18s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
196m
Geographic Range
21NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1954

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D2795
NGA No.
24032
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Wikidata
Q5856468 →
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
196m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: Quadrilateral masonry tower, brown border stripe, dwelling; 39

Location

City
Canary Islands
Country
🇪🇸ES
Latitude
28.2304°
Longitude
-13.9486°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta La Entellada Lighthouse at night?+
Punta La Entellada displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 18s — 3 white flashes every 18 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 La Entellada Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta La Entellada Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gran Tarajal at 4.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Puerto del Rosario-Fuerteventura (16.2 NM NNE), Puerto Rosario (17.3 NM NNE), Morro del Jable (23.1 NM WSW), MORRO DEL JABLE (24.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta La Entellada Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta La Entellada 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 La Entellada Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta La Entellada 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.