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Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇺🇸Corpus Christi, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse

This structure serves as the rear marker for the Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound Range, located within the inner harbor channel. It is a 31-meter-tall steel skeletal tower, painted white. A rectangular daymark, red with a white vertical stripe, is attached to the tower. The light emitted is green, flashing to guide vessels along the designated range line. Operational for many years, its appearance dates back to at least 2010. The tower's design integrates it into the industrial surroundings of the port, distinguishing it from more traditional lighthouse structures.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for safe navigation within the inner harbor channel of Corpus Christi, serving as the rear element of a critical inbound range. It provides precise guidance for commercial vessels, ensuring they stay on course through a busy industrial waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
31m
Geographic Range
15.5NM

Location

City
Corpus Christi
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
inner harbor channel in Corpus Christi, marking the inbound range rear in an industrial area.
Latitude
27.8103°
Longitude
-97.4169°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
31m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: A 31m square skeletal high-voltage transmission tower, painted white, carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Corpus Christi(2.7 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-1365
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Corpus Christi at 2.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Portland (6 NM NE), Ingleside (11.2 NM ENE), Sinton (14.1 NM NNW), Aransas Pass (16.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound 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 B Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Corpus Christi Cut B Inbound 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.