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Teacapán Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇲🇽Mazatlán, MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Teacapán Lighthouse

A square pyramidal skeletal tower constructed of metal, 17 meters in height, with the light situated 16 meters above sea level. The structure is painted white. Its light displays a single white flash every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. Situated on the north side of an inlet near the southern boundary of Sinaloa, it is close to Mazatlán. The light's position was moved about 200 meters westward in 2018. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is off-limits.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the entrance to the inlet, assisting local fishing vessels and other craft transiting the waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: light relocated in 2018

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, painted white

Location

City
Mazatlán
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Sinaloa
Sea Region
north side of the inlet at the southern border of Sinaloa
Latitude
23.2127°
Longitude
-106.3960°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mazatlan(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G3502.5
NGA No.
15006
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Teacapán Lighthouse at night?+
Teacapán displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Teacapán Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Teacapán Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Puerta at 9.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Mazatlan (11.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Teacapán Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Teacapán 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 Teacapán Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Teacapán 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.