Egmont Key Light Lighthouse

With a focal height of 26 meters and a nominal range of 28 nautical miles (approximately 51.9 km), Egmont Key Light is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.

Egmont Key Light displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 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.

Egmont Key Light Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is TIERRA VERDE at 5.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Saint Pete Beach (7.1 NM NNE), PERICO (7.4 NM SSE), BRADENTON BEACH (8.8 NM SSE), CORTEZ COVE (9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Egmont Key Light Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.

You can track vessels near Egmont Key Light 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.