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Avery Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 5s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Avery Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands 9 meters tall on a round caisson with a tapered square concrete tower painted red. Its focal height is also 9 meters, and it emits a red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The structure is topped by a red square daymark. Located at river mile 165.3 on the east side of the Illinois River channel, it is situated south of the McClugage (US 24) Bridge. The site is open to the public, though the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The Avery Lighthouse is critical for safe navigation on the Illinois River, guiding traffic through a busy stretch near Peoria and the McClugage Bridge.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Illinois
Sea Region
Illinois River, river mile 165.3, east side of the river channel off Peoria, south of the McClugage (US 24) Bridge.
Latitude
40.7190°
Longitude
-89.5422°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Peoria(2.5 km)
USCG No.
5-7060

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: tapered square concrete tower topped by a red square daymark and mounted on a round caisson

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Avery Lighthouse at night?+
Avery displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 5s — 2 red flashes every 5 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Avery Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Avery Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is EASTPORT at 1.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Peoria (2.5 NM SW), PEORIA (3.7 NM SW), GALENA PEORIA (4.7 NM NNW), PEKIN (9.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Avery Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Avery 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 Avery Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Avery 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.