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Kissimmee Lighthouse

Rot White🇺🇸Kissimmee, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kissimmee Lighthouse

A 6.5-meter round brick tower painted black, the Kissimmee Lighthouse was built and activated in 1999. It stands on an artificial peninsula within Kissimmee's Lakefront Park, extending into Lake Tohopekaliga. The lighthouse emits a white light with a characteristic of 'Rot W', visible for 9.5 nautical miles. The structure includes a lantern and gallery, with the lantern itself being black. While the grounds are open to the public, the tower is closed. This light guides recreational boaters on the lake.

Why it matters: The Kissimmee Lighthouse serves as a visual landmark on Lake Tohopekaliga, marking the end of an artificial peninsula near the Kissimmee marina.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Rot White
Flash Type
Rot
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Rot W
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1999

Significant events: Built and activated in 1999

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
black
Material
brick

Structure: A 6.5m round red brick tower with lantern and gallery, featuring a black lantern.

Location

City
Kissimmee
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Lake Tohopekaliga, a large lake in Osceola County linked by canals to several other area lakes. Located at the end of an artificial peninsula extending into the lake in Kissimmee's Lakefront Park, about 1/4 mi (400 m) northeast of the marina.
Latitude
28.2886°
Longitude
-81.4052°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Indian River City(36.2 km)
Wikidata
Q64784405 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kissimmee Lighthouse at night?+
Kissimmee displays the characteristic Rot White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kissimmee Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kissimmee Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Casselberry at 24 NM to the N. Other ports served include Winter Springs (24.3 NM NNE), Oviedo (25.2 NM NNE), Lake Garfield (30.4 NM SW), SANFORD (32.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kissimmee Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kissimmee 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.