Fort Mchenry Channel Range Front Lighthouse

Fort Mchenry Channel Range Front displays the characteristic Iso G 6s — 1 green flash every 6 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. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Fort Mchenry Channel Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Baltimore at 0.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include DUNDALK (2.5 NM ESE), Curtis Bay, Baltimore (2.8 NM S), Lansdowne-Baltimore (3.8 NM WSW), SPARROWS POINT (5.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Yes, Fort Mchenry Channel Range Front 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.

Fort Mchenry Channel Range Front 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.

You can track vessels near Fort Mchenry Channel Range Front 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.