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Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇮🇹Salerno, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse

This concrete post light marks the western breakwater entrance to Salerno harbor. Standing 10 meters tall, it features a red bottle-style tower atop an octagonal equipment room. Its light emits a single red flash every 5 seconds. The structure, built from concrete, has a focal height of 13 meters and a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. In August 2021, the light was temporarily deactivated and replaced by buoys during a project to shorten the breakwater; it was later relocated and reinstalled. Visitors can access the breakwater site, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The light warns mariners of the breakwater's end, aiding safe entry into Salerno harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Temporarily extinguished and replaced by buoys in August 2021 during a breakwater shortening project, followed by relocation of the lights

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
bottle style post light
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: A 10m red 'bottle' style post light centered on an octagonal 1-story concrete equipment room.

Location

City
Salerno
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Campania
Sea Region
Salerno harbor, at the end of its long west breakwater
Latitude
40.6672°
Longitude
14.7459°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Salerno(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
E1730.4
NGA No.
9616
ARLHS No.
ITA-019
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse at night?+
Salerno Molo di Ponente displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Salerno at 0.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include Cetara (2.4 NM WSW), Maiori (5.2 NM WSW), Amalfi (7 NM WSW), Positano (11.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Salerno Molo di Ponente 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.
What shipping routes pass near Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse?+
Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Salerno Molo di Ponente Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Salerno Molo di Ponente 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.