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Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Fl W 20s🇺🇸North Carolina, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Currituck Beach Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands 49 meters tall with its lamp positioned 48 meters above the water. Its white tower, constructed in 1875, first cast its light the same year. The light emits a single white flash. The geographic range of this light extends to 18 nautical miles. It is part of the Outer Banks in Corolla, North Carolina.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was listed as a National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1973.

Background
The Currituck Beach Light () is a lighthouse located on the Outer Banks in Corolla, North Carolina. The Currituck Beach Light was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1973.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
48m
Geographic Range
18NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1875
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
North Carolina
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
36.3765°
Longitude
-75.8308°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Currituck Beach Lighthouse at night?+
Currituck Beach displays the characteristic Fl W 20s — 1 white flash every 20 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.
Which ports and harbors does Currituck Beach Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Currituck Beach Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Corolla at 0.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Powells Point (13.6 NM S), Kitty Hawk (19.7 NM SSE), South Mills (23.7 NM W), VIRGINIA BEACH (28.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Currituck Beach Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Currituck Beach 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 Currituck Beach Lighthouse?+
Currituck Beach 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 Currituck Beach Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Currituck Beach 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.