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Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇺🇸Long Beach, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, standing 34 meters high, serves as the Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light. Its focal plane is situated 32 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 15.7 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds. This structure is located next to Carrack Avenue, the main street of Pier F, guiding vessels arriving in the Long Beach port. While operational, the tower and its immediate surroundings are not open to the public.

Why it matters: This sector light is indispensable for the safe navigation of commercial vessels entering the Port of Long Beach, one of the busiest ports in the United States. Its precise light sequence marks safe channels, preventing groundings and collisions in this highly trafficked waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Location

City
Long Beach
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
California
Sea Region
Long Beach Back Channel, guiding vessels arriving in the port, located next to Carrack Avenue, the main street of Pier F.
Latitude
33.7718°
Longitude
-118.2251°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
34.1376m
Tower Shape
skeletal

Structure: A 34m triangular skeletal tower with a focal plane of 32m.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Long Beach(1.8 km)
Admiralty No.
G3864
USCG No.
6-3055
ARLHS No.
USA-447
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse at night?+
Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Thenard at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Long Beach (1.1 NM SSE), Wilmington (2.1 NM W), Los Angeles (2.8 NM SW), SEAL BEACH (6.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light 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 Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse?+
Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light 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.