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Cubits Gap Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cubits Gap Range Rear Lighthouse

This 15-meter skeletal steel tower guides vessels downstream into the Head of Passes. It is painted red with a white vertical stripe and carries a rectangular daymark. The light emits a green flash, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. The structure stands on a square platform supported by piles. It is located on the east side of the river about 0.9 km north of Pilottown.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for commercial vessels navigating the complex channels of the Mississippi River Delta, guiding them safely into the Head of Passes, a critical choke point for maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Louisiana
Sea Region
Located on the east side of the river about 1 mile north of the Head of Passes, guiding vessels downstream into the Head of Passes.
Latitude
29.1686°
Longitude
-89.2546°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A 15m square skeletal tower, mounted on a square platform supported by piles, carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pilottown(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J3793.1
USCG No.
4-12955
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cubits Gap Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Cubits Gap 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 Cubits Gap Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cubits Gap Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pilottown at 0.7 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Venice (7.8 NM NW), SOUTHWEST PASS (9.3 NM SSW), Port Eads (11.1 NM SSE), Ostrica (19.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cubits Gap Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cubits Gap 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 Cubits Gap Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cubits Gap 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.