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Frying Pan Shoals Light Lighthouse

🇺🇸Frying Pan Shoals/Atlantic Ocean, NC, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Frying Pan Shoals Light Lighthouse

Constructed in 1966, this cylindrical tower stands on a Texas-style platform. The light was first activated in the same year. The structure includes a lantern and gallery positioned at one corner of the square base. Although it ceased operations in 2003, the lighthouse remains a notable feature in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
24m

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J2466
USCG No.
2-0820
ARLHS No.
USA-313
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Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
cylindrical

Location

City
Frying Pan Shoals/Atlantic Ocean, NC
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
33.4833°
Longitude
-77.5833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Frying Pan Shoals Light Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Frying Pan Shoals Light Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Southport at 33.7 NM to the NW. Other ports served include SOUTHPORT (34.1 NM NW), Sunny Point (36.4 NM NNW), BLUE WATER POINT (40.8 NM NW), SEAPATH (45.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Frying Pan Shoals Light Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Frying Pan Shoals Light 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 Frying Pan Shoals Light Lighthouse?+
Frying Pan Shoals Light 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 Frying Pan Shoals Light Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Frying Pan Shoals 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.