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Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light Lighthouse

F Red/Green/White🇺🇸Long Beach, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower stands 34 meters tall, with a focal height of 36.5 meters, and offers a geographic range of 16.5 nautical miles. Its structure features a square lower stage and a triangular upper stage. The light displays red, green, or white, using a simple flashing characteristic to guide vessels. Located next to the main street of Pier F in Long Beach, it is situated 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port. The tower and surrounding area are not accessible to the public, emphasizing its role solely in maritime navigation.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for the safe movement of commercial shipping, specifically directing vessels as they exit the Port of Long Beach. Its ability to display multiple colors provides critical sector guidance for navigating the back channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red/Green/White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red/Green/White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
36.5m
Geographic Range
16.5NM

Location

City
Long Beach
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
California
Sea Region
Long Beach, guiding vessels leaving the port, located next to the main street of Pier F.
Latitude
33.7497°
Longitude
-118.2124°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
34m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 34m two-stage skeletal tower, with a square lower stage and a triangular upper stage.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Long Beach(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
G3855
USCG No.
6-3050
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light Lighthouse at night?+
Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light displays the characteristic F Red/Green/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 red/green/white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Long Beach at 0.3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Thenard (2.3 NM NNW), Los Angeles (2.7 NM WSW), Wilmington (2.9 NM WNW), SEAL BEACH (5.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Long Beach Back Channel South 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 South Sector Light Lighthouse?+
Long Beach Back Channel South 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 South Sector Light Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Long Beach Back Channel South 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.