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Absecon Lighthouse

Not specified🇺🇸New Jersey, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Absecon Lighthouse

Absecon Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in New Jersey, US. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 51 meters above mean sea level.

Position: Absecon Lighthouse is positioned at 39.3663°N, 74.4141°W, near New Jersey in US.

Geographic context: Absecon Lighthouse is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Nearby lighthouses in US: Other lighthouses in the region include Abagadasset Point Range, Admiralty Head Light, Ahukini Breakwater, Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses, Alcatraz Island. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

ATLANTIC CITY

USAIY

0.7 NMNW

VENTNOR CITY

USVYA

3.2 NMWSW

ABSECON

USACX

4.9 NMNW

PLEASANTVILLE

USUXV

4.9 NMW

SEA VILLAGE

USNHL

5.8 NMW

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Not specified
Flash Type
—
Light Color
—
Flash Count
1 flash

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
51m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
New Jersey
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
39.3663°
Longitude
-74.4141°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Absecon Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Absecon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ATLANTIC CITY at 0.7 NM to the NW. Other ports served include VENTNOR CITY (3.2 NM WSW), ABSECON (4.9 NM NW), PLEASANTVILLE (4.9 NM W), SEA VILLAGE (5.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Absecon Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Absecon Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Absecon Lighthouse?+
Absecon Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Absecon Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Absecon 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.