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Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 22 meters tall on a concrete base, with a focal height of 24 meters. It is painted red with a white vertical stripe daymark. The light emits an occulting white signal every 6 seconds, offering a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. This structure functions as the rear light in a range system, guiding vessels through a dredged channel. It is located in dunes north of Aransas Pass, approximately 0.8 kilometers from Port Aransas.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for safe passage through the Corpus Christi Cut, a critical dredged channel for commercial and recreational vessels moving between Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
A dredged channel connecting Corpus Christi Bay to Aransas Pass, located in dunes north of Aransas Pass.
Latitude
27.8464°
Longitude
-97.0458°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe daymark
Material
steel

Structure: A 22m square skeletal tower mounted on a concrete base, carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Aransas(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
J4213.26
USCG No.
4-28310
ARLHS No.
USA-1366
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range 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 Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PORT ARANSAS at 0.9 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Aransas Pass (5.7 NM NW), Ingleside (8.7 NM W), ROCKPORT (11.4 NM N), FULTON (13.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range 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 Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Corpus Christi Cut A Outbound Range 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.