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Mayport Basin Range Front Lighthouse

Q Green🇺🇸Jacksonville, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mayport Basin Range Front Lighthouse

A 19m tall, slender, square skeletal tower constructed from steel marks the Mayport Basin Range Front. Located on the waterfront at the west end of the Mayport Basin, this structure is equipped with a rectangular daymark, red with a white vertical stripe. The light produces a quick-flashing green signal (Q G). The geographical range is 13.4 nautical miles. This aid has been active for some time.

Why it matters: This range light aids the safe navigation of vessels within the Mayport Basin, a military port on the Atlantic coast. Its quick-flashing green light offers precise directional information for ships entering and maneuvering through the basin's entrance and designated channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Jacksonville
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Mayport Basin, guiding U.S. Navy vessels into the basin, located on the waterfront at the west end.
Latitude
30.3930°
Longitude
-81.4163°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 19m slender square skeletal tower with a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Jacksonville(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
J2860
USCG No.
3-7155
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mayport Basin Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Mayport Basin Range Front 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 Mayport Basin Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mayport Basin Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Blount Island at 5.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Jacksonville (5.5 NM W), JACKSONVILLE (6.4 NM S), Amelia City (11.6 NM N), AMELIA ISLAND (14.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mayport Basin Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mayport Basin Range Front 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.
How can I track vessels near Mayport Basin Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mayport Basin Range Front 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.