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Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse

Q Green🇺🇸Hampton, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse

A 21.5m tall, triangular cylindrical skeletal tower is situated at the end of the east jetty for the Little Creek entrance. Its quick-flashing green light, positioned at a focal height of 21.5m, offers a 13.5 nautical mile range. This structure serves as a reference point for ships entering the Hampton Roads area. The light is functional but access to it is limited due to its location on a military installation.

Why it matters: The light marks the extremity of the east jetty, offering navigation aid for entry into Little Creek, which serves as a primary access point for a military facility.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
21.5m
Geographic Range
13.5NM

Location

City
Hampton
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Virginia
Sea Region
Little Creek entrance, marking the end of the east jetty.
Latitude
36.9330°
Longitude
-76.1763°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal

Structure: A 21.5m triangular cylindrical skeletal tower with a quick-flashing green light.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hampton Roads(7.8 km)
Admiralty No.
J1414
USCG No.
2-10505
ARLHS No.
USA-122
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse at night?+
Little Creek East Jetty displays the characteristic Q 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 Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lynnhaven Roads at 4.7 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Cape Henry (7.7 NM E), Hampton Roads (7.8 NM WNW), Norfolk (8.5 NM WSW), Hampton Roads Pt (8.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Little Creek East Jetty 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 Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse?+
Little Creek East Jetty 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 Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Little Creek East Jetty 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.