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Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Belle Pass Range Rear (Port Fourchon)

This steel skeletal tower, measuring 20 meters in height and focal height, stands on the east side of the channel at the mouth of Bayou Lafourche. It features a square pyramidal shape and is painted red with a white vertical stripe, serving as a rectangular daymark. The structure is mounted on a square platform supported by piles. It emits a single green flash every 4 seconds, with a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located opposite Port Fourchon facilities and approximately 0.5 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for the safe navigation of vessels approaching Port Fourchon, a critical gateway for the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Louisiana
Sea Region
Located on the east side of the channel opposite Port Fourchon facilities, at the mouth of Bayou Lafourche, off Louisiana highway 1, about 15 miles southwest of Grand Isle. It guides vessels approaching Port Fourchon, the principal seaport supporting oil platforms off Louisiana's south coast.
Latitude
29.1235°
Longitude
-90.2175°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A 20m square pyramidal skeletal tower, mounted on a square platform supported by piles, carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Fourchon(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J3954.1
USCG No.
4-16985
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Belle Pass Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Fourchon at 0.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include GOLDEN MEADOW (15.5 NM N), Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (Loop) (17.9 NM SE), GALLIANO (19.6 NM NNW), Loop Terminal (20 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Belle Pass Range Rear 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 Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Belle Pass Range Rear 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.