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Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse

Q Green🇺🇸Hampton, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse

Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Hampton, US. It is currently operational and active, providing guidance to vessels navigating the surrounding waters. The light sits at a focal height of 21.5 meters above mean sea level.

Light characteristic: The identifying signal of this lighthouse is Q Green. This characteristic is published in the relevant List of Lights and can be used by mariners to confirm their position relative to the coast. The light color is green, which may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Position: Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse is positioned at 36.9330°N, 76.1763°W, near Hampton in US.

Geographic context: Little Creek East Jetty Lighthouse is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Nearby lighthouses in US: Other lighthouses in the region include Ahukini Breakwater, Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses, Alcatraz North Fog Signal, Aleutians East Borough: Unimak Island Lighthouses, Alligator Reef. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

Lynnhaven Roads

USYVO

4.7 NMESE

Cape Henry

USXPY

7.7 NME

Norfolk

USORF

8.5 NMWSW

Hampton Roads Pt

USHR3

8.6 NMWNW

HAMPTON

USHAX

9.5 NMWNW

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
0 flashes

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
21.5m
Light Range
Not available
Status
ACTIVE
City
Hampton
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
36.9330°
Longitude
-76.1763°

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Flag
Type
Name
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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), Norfolk (8.5 NM WSW), Hampton Roads Pt (8.6 NM WNW), HAMPTON (9.5 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.