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Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green (night), White (day) 4s🇺🇸Brownsville, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F Rear Lighthouse

This red, square skeletal steel tower stands 19.5 meters tall with a 30-meter focal height. It features a rectangular daymark painted red with a white vertical stripe. The light emits an occulting green signal every 4 seconds at night and a white signal during the day. This structure marks the terminal range for vessels arriving in Brownsville, Texas, and is situated beside the South Padre Island Highway at Coffee Port Road on the city's east side. The site is open for public viewing, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for the safe transit of commercial vessels into the Port of Brownsville, precisely delineating the final approach within the Brownsville Channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green (night), White (day) 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green (night), White (day)
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc 4s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Location

City
Brownsville
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
Marks the terminal range for vessels arriving in Brownsville, located on the east side of Brownsville beside the South Padre Island Highway (TX 48) at Coffee Port Road.
Latitude
25.9390°
Longitude
-97.4361°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brownsville(3.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J4228.06
ARLHS No.
USA-1380

Tower & Structure

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

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green (night), White (day) 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 (night), white (day) color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brownsville at 3.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Port Isabel (15.4 NM NE), South Padre Island (18.2 NM ENE), Ciudad Río Bravo (35 NM W), Hidalgo (45.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F 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 F Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F 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.