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Puropingit Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puropingit Lighthouse

Also known as: Puropingit (Magsingal)

The Puropingit Lighthouse, a cylindrical fiberglass structure standing 10 meters tall, was built in 2011. Its barbell-shaped round white tower sits at a focal height of 10 meters. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. This lighthouse is situated near Salomague port, 6.4 kilometers away. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This modern lighthouse aids navigation around a tombolo formation, warning vessels of changing depths and landmasses.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2011

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
fiberglass

Structure: barbell-shaped round white fiberglass tower

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
17.6889°
Longitude
120.3541°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Salomague(6.4 km)
Admiralty No.
F2715
NGA No.
14438
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puropingit Lighthouse at night?+
Puropingit displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Puropingit Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puropingit Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Salomague at 6.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Currimao (20.9 NM NNE), Laoag, Luzon (32.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puropingit Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puropingit 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 Puropingit Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puropingit 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.