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Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear Lighthouse

This 19.5-meter tall skeletal steel tower serves as the rear range light for the Brownsville Channel. It features a red square daymark with a white vertical stripe. The tower stands on the south side of the channel, west of the fishing harbor, and is 1.3 kilometers from the port of Brownsville. Its white light flashes once every 6 seconds. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding inbound vessels through the Brownsville Channel, working with the front range light to maintain a correct course for maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
Brownsville Channel, on the south side of the channel a short distance west of the fishing harbor.
Latitude
25.9677°
Longitude
-97.3448°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brownsville(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J4227.51
ARLHS No.
USA-1377

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A 19.5m square skeletal tower with a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear displays the characteristic Oc White 6s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Brownsville at 2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Port Isabel (10.5 NM NE), South Padre Island (13.2 NM NE), Ciudad Río Bravo (39.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D 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 Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D 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.