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Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C Rear Lighthouse

Iso Green 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C Rear Lighthouse

This navigational aid is a 19-meter tall steel skeletal tower, painted red with a white vertical stripe and topped with a rectangular daymark. Its focal plane is 20 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles. The light emits an isophase green signal every 6 seconds. It is situated on the south side of the Brownsville Channel, near the east end of this 17-mile waterway connecting Brownsville to Brazos Santiago Pass. The tower is accessible to the public, but entry into the structure is prohibited.

Why it matters: This range light, paired with its front light, provides precise directional guidance for vessels departing the Brownsville Channel, ensuring safe transit through this busy waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso G 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
Brownsville Channel, a 17-mile canal linking the city of Brownsville to Brazos Santiago Pass, serving ocean-going ships and as the southernmost channel of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. It guides vessels leaving Brownsville and is located on the south side of the channel near its east end.
Latitude
26.0437°
Longitude
-97.1993°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Isabel(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
J4226.91
ARLHS No.
USA-1376

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A 19m square skeletal tower with 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 Outbound Range C Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C Rear displays the characteristic Iso Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Port Isabel at 2.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include South Padre Island (4.3 NM NE), Brownsville (11 NM WSW), Ciudad Río Bravo (47.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C 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 Outbound Range C Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brownsville Channel Outbound Range C 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.