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Michigan City Lighthouse

Fl R🇺🇸Indiana, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Michigan City Lighthouse

This navigation tower in Michigan City, Indiana, stands 8 meters tall with its focal height at 10 meters. The structure is painted green. Its light emits a red signal. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 4 nautical miles. It is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
4NM

Location

City
Indiana
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.7227°
Longitude
-86.9061°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
navigation
Tower Color
green

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
LLNR 19570
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Michigan City Lighthouse at night?+
Michigan City displays the characteristic Fl R. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Michigan City Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Michigan City Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MICHIGAN CITY at 0.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Burns Harbor (12.2 NM WSW), Portage (13.8 NM WSW), Three Oaks (14.2 NM ENE), Gary (19.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Michigan City Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Michigan City Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Michigan City Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Michigan City 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.