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Recife De Natal Lighthouse

Fl G 5s🇧🇷Northeastern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Recife De Natal Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 13 meters tall, with its focal plane at the same height. The entire structure, including the 1-story equipment room at its base, is painted green. It emits a single green flash every 5 seconds, visible for 17 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and situated in Northeastern Brazil.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
17NM

Location

City
Northeastern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-5.7517°
Longitude
-35.1947°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0178
NGA No.
G 0178
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Recife De Natal Lighthouse at night?+
Recife De Natal displays the characteristic Fl G 5s — 1 green flash every 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. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Recife De Natal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Recife De Natal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Natal at 1 NM to the SW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Recife De Natal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Recife De Natal 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 Recife De Natal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Recife De Natal 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.