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Tood Island Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tood Island Lighthouse

This metal lighthouse is a 9-meter square tower, painted green, standing on a square platform supported by piles. Its focal height is also 9 meters, and it emits a white light that flashes once every 15 seconds. The structure serves as a navigational aid with a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. Tood Island lighthouse is located on the western side of the Canigao Channel. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the western side of the Canigao Channel and warns mariners of the eastern end of the Danajon Bank coral reef.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
10.2579°
Longitude
124.6618°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hilongos(6.2 km)
Admiralty No.
F2435.5
NGA No.
14954

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
green
Material
metal

Structure: white tower on a square platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tood Island Lighthouse at night?+
Tood Island 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 Tood Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tood Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hilongos at 8.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include MAASIN (13.2 NM SE), Talibon (20.3 NM WSW), Baybay/Tacloban (26.2 NM NNE), Mactan Island Apt (39.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tood Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tood Island 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 Tood Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tood Island 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.