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Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇺🇸Honolulu, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

This 19-meter steel mast in Honolulu, Hawaii, serves as the rear range light for the Honolulu Entrance Channel. It is painted red with a white vertical stripe and carries a rectangular daymark. The light emits a fixed red signal, providing a geographic range of 13 nautical miles. Positioned near the Aloha Tower Marketplace, the site is accessible to the public, although the tower itself is closed. This structure aids vessels navigating the channel into Honolulu Harbor.

Why it matters: This range light provides critical alignment for commercial and naval vessels entering the strategically important Honolulu Harbor, supporting Hawaii's connection to global trade.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
19.5m
Geographic Range
13NM

Location

City
Honolulu
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Hawaii
Sea Region
Honolulu Entrance Channel, located on Aloha Tower Drive and Bishop Street at the southeast corner of the Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Latitude
21.3071°
Longitude
-157.8661°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Honolulu(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G7342.1
USCG No.
6-29190

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A 19m steel mast carrying a rectangular daymark, painted red with a white vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear 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.