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Rada Quintay Lighthouse

Fl Red 10s🇨🇱Casablanca, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rada Quintay Lighthouse

Rada Quintay lighthouse is a square pyramidal concrete tower painted red, standing 6 meters tall. It rises from a single-story equipment shelter and has a focal height of 26 meters. The light emits a red flash every 10 seconds, visible for 14.5 nautical miles. Located on a headland about 40 km southwest of Valparaíso, it warns of a dangerous shoal situated to the southwest. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for coastal navigation southwest of Valparaíso, serving to warn vessels of a nearby dangerous shoal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl R 10s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Location

City
Casablanca
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Valparaiso Region
Sea Region
Located on a headland about 40 km southwest of Valparaíso, warning of a dangerous shoal to the southwest.
Latitude
-33.1930°
Longitude
-71.7019°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Valparaiso(10.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G1869
NGA No.
1278
ARLHS No.
CHI-014

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: square pyramidal concrete tower rising from a 1-story equipment shelter

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rada Quintay Lighthouse at night?+
Rada Quintay displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Rada Quintay Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rada Quintay Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Valparaiso at 10.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Viña del Mar (12.1 NM NNE), CONCON (17.8 NM NNE), San Antonio (24.1 NM S), Quintero (27.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rada Quintay Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rada Quintay 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 Rada Quintay Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rada Quintay 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.