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Punta Yarumal Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇴Turbo, COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Yarumal Lighthouse

Punta Yarumal lighthouse, built in 2001, is a square skeletal tower standing 18 meters tall, mounted on a concrete equipment building. It displays a white light with a single flash every 5 seconds, visible for 13.2 nautical miles. The tower features distinctive red and white horizontal bands. This modern concrete structure is located at the end of a long spit on the northern side of Turbo. It guides vessels approaching the port of Turbo, which is 2.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into and out of Turbo, a key port in Colombia, warning mariners about the hazards of the long spit and guiding them through the approach channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2001

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Turbo(2.5 km)
ARLHS No.
COL-049

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower, mounted on a square 1-story concrete equipment building

Location

City
Turbo
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Region
Antioquia
Sea Region
Located at the tip of a long spit on the north side of Turbo.
Latitude
8.1101°
Longitude
-76.7482°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Yarumal Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Yarumal displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Yarumal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Yarumal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Turbo at 2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include ACANDI (39.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Yarumal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Yarumal 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 Yarumal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Yarumal 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.