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Viento ( Lighthouse

Fl Red 2s🇦🇷AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Viento ( Lighthouse

The Viento lighthouse, designated as Río Gallegos Canal Norte Range Rear, is a 15-meter-high square skeletal tower painted black. It stands atop a steep bluff on the north side of the estuary, approximately 8 km west of Isla Deseada light. Its focal plane reaches 34 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. The light emits a single red flash every 2 seconds. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Rio Gallegos, located 3.9 km away.

Why it matters: This rear range light is indispensable for safe navigation within the Río Gallegos Canal Norte, helping mariners align their vessels to avoid hazards and maintain the proper course through the estuary's channels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl R 2s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Santa Cruz
Sea Region
Río Gallegos Canal Norte Range Rear, atop a steep bluff on the north side of the estuary about 8 km west of the Isla Deseada light.
Latitude
-51.5600°
Longitude
-69.1437°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rio Gallegos(3.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G1235.8.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black

Structure: square skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Viento ( Lighthouse at night?+
Viento ( displays the characteristic Fl Red 2s. 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 Viento ( Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Viento ( Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Río Gallegos at 4.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Punta Loyola (5.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Viento ( Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Viento ( 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 Viento ( Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Viento ( 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.