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Santa Rita Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Santa Rita Lighthouse

Also known as: Santa Rita (?)

The Santa Rita lighthouse is a 30-meter-tall metal tower with a square base, painted white with a green top. It emits a red light, flashing once every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 9 nautical miles. Constructed of metal, the tower stands on Santa Rita Island, north of the San Juanico Strait's entrance. The nearest port is Tacloban, Leyte, approximately 10.8 kilometers away. Satellite imagery does not show any trace of the structure.

Why it matters: This light marked the northern entrance to the San Juanico Strait, a narrow and challenging waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Geographic Range
9NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭Philippines
Region
Samar
Latitude
11.4287°
Longitude
124.9612°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and green
Material
metal

Structure: White square tower, green top; 30

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tacloban, Leyte(10.8 km)
Admiralty No.
F2423.5
NGA No.
14912
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Santa Rita Lighthouse at night?+
Santa Rita 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 Santa Rita Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Santa Rita Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Calaguitan/Tacloban at 11 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Sogod/Tacloban (11 NM SSE), Tolosa/Tacloban (11 NM SSE), Tacloban, Leyte (12 NM SSE), Carigara (18.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Santa Rita Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Santa Rita 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 Santa Rita Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Santa Rita 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.