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Coney Island Lighthouse

Fl R 5s🇺🇸Downstate New York, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Coney Island Lighthouse

The Coney Island Lighthouse, completed in 1890, features a 23-meter-tall red tower. This structure functions as a navigation aid. Its focal height matches the tower's height at 23 meters. The light emitted is red.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has a geographic range of 16 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
16NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1890

Visiting

Open to public
no

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
navigation
Tower Color
red

Location

City
Downstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.5766°
Longitude
-74.0118°

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
LLNR 34910
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q5159602 →
OpenStreetMap
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Coney Island Lighthouse at night?+
Coney Island displays the characteristic Fl R 5s — 1 red flash every 5 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Coney Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Coney Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MIRAMAR at 3.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Brooklyn (3.8 NM ENE), TAMAQUA (3.8 NM ENE), VENICE (3.9 NM E), Staten Island (6.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Coney Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Coney Island 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.
What shipping routes pass near Coney Island Lighthouse?+
Coney Island Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Coney Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Coney Island 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.