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Vigia Chico Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 16s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vigia Chico Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall, with its focal plane at 12 meters. It displays a white light, flashing once every 16 seconds, and has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The structure is painted with horizontal bands of red and white. Historical images show the tower was once entirely white. A recent photograph from 2024 documented the lighthouse under construction, situated next to an older skeletal tower.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation within the Bahía del Espíritu Santo, helping vessels that travel through the bay. Its distinct coloring aids in identification along the coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl W 16s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Significant events: older photo showing it all white, photo from 2024 showing it under construction next to an older skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: slender round concrete tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Quintana Roo
Sea Region
west side of the Bahía del Espíritu Santo at Vigia Chico
Latitude
19.7736°
Longitude
-87.5875°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Calica(54.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J4450.5
NGA No.
15756
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vigia Chico Lighthouse at night?+
Vigia Chico displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 16s — 4 white flashes every 16 seconds. 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.
Is Vigia Chico Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vigia Chico 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 Vigia Chico Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vigia Chico 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.