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Butler Basin Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇺🇸Huntsville, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Butler Basin Lighthouse

Butler Basin Lighthouse, built in 2001, stands 11 meters tall as a white cylindrical tower with a red spiral band. It is situated on a side channel of the Tennessee River at Butler Basin Marina, southeast of Huntsville. The lighthouse features a lantern and gallery and emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for over 11 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse serves as a navigational aid marking the entrance to Butler Basin Marina on the Tennessee River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2001

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red spiral band

Structure: A 11m round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a black lantern and red roof.

Location

City
Huntsville
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Alabama
Sea Region
A side channel of the Tennessee River at Butler Basin Marina, off Hobbs Island Road, about 9 mi southeast of Huntsville.
Latitude
34.5495°
Longitude
-86.5417°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Guntersville(17.3 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-1006
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Butler Basin Lighthouse at night?+
Butler Basin displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Butler Basin Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Butler Basin Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is GUNTERSVILLE at 17.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Decatur (21.6 NM W), Decatur (23.4 NM WNW), DECATUR (23.6 NM W), Elkmont (30.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Butler Basin Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Butler Basin 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 Butler Basin Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Butler Basin 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.