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L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse

F Green🇫🇷Anglet, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse

Also known as: #L'Adour Feu Antérieur

L'Adour Feu Antérieur is a cylindrical steel tower standing 4 meters high, located on the south bank of the Adour estuary in Anglet, France. It features a green light with a single green flash, visible for 8.9 nautical miles. The tower, originally mounted on rails atop steel pilings with a conical roof, allowed for lateral adjustments to maintain a precise range line. This unique design was intended to guide vessels through the entrance to the Adour estuary and Boucau harbor. The structure was operational until around 2022, when it was replaced by a post light.

Why it matters: The light's original design, which allowed for lateral movement, represented a sophisticated engineering solution to maintain accurate navigational guidance for ships entering the Adour estuary and Boucau harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Replaced by post light in 2022

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bayonne(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
D1388
NGA No.
1620

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green vertical stripe on the range line
Material
steel

Structure: cylindrical tower with a conical roof, mounted on rails atop steel pilings

Location

City
Anglet
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sea Region
Estuary of l'Adour and the harbor of Boucau, on the south bank of the estuary.
Latitude
43.5262°
Longitude
-1.5154°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse at night?+
L'Adour Feu Antérieur displays the characteristic F Green. 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.
Which ports and harbors does L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ANGLET at 0.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Boucau (1.5 NM ESE), Bayonne (2.7 NM SE), Biarritz (3 NM SSW), Bidart (6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, L'Adour Feu Antérieur 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 L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse?+
L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near L'Adour Feu Antérieur Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near L'Adour Feu Antérieur 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.