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Mayport Basin Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇺🇸Jacksonville, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mayport Basin Range Rear Lighthouse

A 26-meter skeletal tower with a red and white vertical stripe supports the Mayport Basin Range Rear light. This slender square structure features a rectangular daymark. Its white light flashes once every 20 seconds. The light is situated at the west end of Mayport Basin, close to the U.S. Naval Air Station Jacksonville. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels in this busy area.

Why it matters: This range light is critical for the safe navigation of naval vessels and other maritime traffic entering and exiting the Mayport Basin, a strategic waterway for the U.S. Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Location

City
Jacksonville
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Mayport Basin, marking the west end of the basin, near the U.S. Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Latitude
30.3863°
Longitude
-81.3980°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe

Structure: A 26m slender square skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark, colored red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Jacksonville(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
J2860.1
USCG No.
3-7160
ARLHS No.
USA-795
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mayport Basin Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Mayport Basin Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 Mayport Basin Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mayport Basin Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Blount Island at 6.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include JACKSONVILLE (6.2 NM SSW), Jacksonville (6.4 NM W), Amelia City (12.1 NM NNW), AMELIA ISLAND (15.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mayport Basin Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mayport Basin Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mayport Basin Range Rear 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.