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San Pedro Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇪🇨ECOperational

Location & Light Range

About San Pedro Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, painted orange, stands 41 meters tall on Isla Santa Rosa. Its focal plane is situated 43 meters above sea level, casting a white light with one flash every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is located on an island near Ecuador's border with Colombia, approximately 6.9 kilometers from San Lorenzo by sea. It has been operational since around 1960. The tower's design is a tapered square skeletal structure, painted orange, providing a geographic range of 17.6 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The San Pedro lighthouse is critical for maritime navigation along the Colombian border, specifically guiding vessels around Isla Santa Rosa.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
43m
Geographic Range
17.6NM

Location

Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Sea Region
Isla Santa Rosa, an island at the Colombian border
Latitude
1.4024°
Longitude
-78.8889°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
41m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange

Structure: tapered square skeletal tower, painted orange

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Lorenzo(6.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G3098
NGA No.
0236
ARLHS No.
ECU-040
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify San Pedro Lighthouse at night?+
San Pedro displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Pedro Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
San Pedro Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is San Lorenzo at 9.7 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Tumaco (25.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is San Pedro Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, San Pedro 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 Pedro Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near San Pedro 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.