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Tacna Region Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl 10s🇵🇪Arica, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tacna Region Lighthouses Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower, 19 meters tall, was built in 1972 near Arica. It featured blue and white bands and had a focal height of 25 meters. The lighthouse emitted two green flashes every period. Its geographic range was 8 nautical miles. The structure was demolished sometime before 2010.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marked the approach to the port of Concordia, located at the Peruvian-Chilean border.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)G
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1972

Significant events: Demolished sometime before 2010, heavily damaged by an earthquake, demolished by the Peruvian Navy

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arica(7.4 km)
Admiralty No.
G1996
NGA No.
1004
ARLHS No.
PER-009

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with blue and white bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted with blue and white bands

Location

City
Arica
Country
🇵🇪Chile
Region
Arica y Parinacota Region
Sea Region
just north of the Chilean border, marking the approach to the port of Concordia at the border
Latitude
-18.3501°
Longitude
-70.3765°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tacna Region Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Tacna Region Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl 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.
Which ports and harbors does Tacna Region Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tacna Region Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Arica at 7.9 NM to the SSE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tacna Region Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tacna Region Lighthouses 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 Tacna Region Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tacna Region Lighthouses 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.