Bald Head Island Lighthouse Lighthouse

With a focal height of 34 meters and a nominal range of 14 nautical miles (approximately 25.9 km), Bald Head Island Lighthouse is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.

Bald Head Island Lighthouse displays the characteristic F W. 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.

Bald Head Island Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Southport at 2.8 NM to the N. Other ports served include SOUTHPORT (3.1 NM NNW), Sunny Point (8.3 NM NNE), BLUE WATER POINT (11 NM WNW), HUGHES (18.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Yes, Bald Head Island Lighthouse 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.

Bald Head Island Lighthouse 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.

You can track vessels near Bald Head Island Lighthouse 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.