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Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇺🇸Honolulu, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front Lighthouse

This 12.5-meter square concrete post, located at the end of Pier 7 in Honolulu, functions as the front range light for the Honolulu Entrance Channel. It features a red tower with a white vertical stripe and a rectangular daymark. A square platform supports the daymark and the light apparatus. The light emits a continuous red signal. Visitors can access the site, though the tower itself is closed to the public. It is situated 0.7 km from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This light precisely marks the alignment for the Honolulu Entrance Channel, essential for safe navigation into one of the Pacific's busiest ports.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Honolulu
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Hawaii
Sea Region
Honolulu Entrance Channel, at the end of Pier 7 in Honolulu
Latitude
21.3061°
Longitude
-157.8657°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Honolulu(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G7342
USCG No.
6-29185

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: A 12.5m square concrete post carrying a square platform and a rectangular daymark, colored red with a white vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Honolulu at 1.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Pearl Harbor (6.6 NM WNW), KANEOHE (8.6 NM NE), BARBERS POINT (12.8 NM W), Waianae (19.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Honolulu Entrance 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.
How can I track vessels near Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Honolulu Entrance 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.