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San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear Lighthouse

This 21-meter square skeletal tower in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is painted red with a white vertical stripe. Constructed of concrete, it stands 24 meters above sea level and emits a white light showing a single flash every 10 seconds. Located within the city's Parque Central near the interchange of highways 1 and 2, its urban setting contrasts with many coastal lighthouses. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. This range light functions with a front light to establish a safe channel for approaching vessels.

Why it matters: As a rear range light, it is essential for guiding vessels safely through the busy shipping lanes of San Juan Harbor by providing a precise alignment point.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Puerto Rico
Sea Region
Located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, within the city's Parque Central, adjacent to the interchange of highways 1 and 2.
Latitude
17.9883°
Longitude
-65.8853°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yabucoa(4.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J5506.1
NGA No.
14436
USCG No.
3-30735
ARLHS No.
PUR-005

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: A 21m square skeletal tower with a daymark painted red with a white vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear 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 San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Yabucoa at 4.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Yabucoa (4.9 NM NE), PALMAS DEL MAR (7.4 NM NE), Arroyo (10.5 NM W), NAGUABO (15.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear 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 San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear 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.