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Navy Range Rear Lighthouse

Iso Green 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Navy Range Rear Lighthouse

A 18-meter tall red steel skeletal tower with a white vertical stripe marks the Navy Range Rear light. Built in 2021, it stands on a platform supported by piles and displays an isophase green light every 6 seconds. This structure replaced an earlier light destroyed by Hurricane Sally in September 2020. The tower's focal height is also 18 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. It is located southwest of the Pensacola lighthouse, near Blue Angel Parkway, guiding vessels approaching the exit of Pensacola Bay.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for safe navigation, guiding vessels through the narrow exit from Pensacola Bay. Its green light, visible only on the precise range line, ensures ships maintain the correct course.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso G 6s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2021

Significant events: Destroyed by Hurricane Sally in September 2020, Replaced

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pensacola(6.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J3404.1
USCG No.
4-4855

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A 18m square skeletal tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles, carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Pensacola Bay, guiding vessels approaching its exit, located off the beach near Blue Angel Parkway (FL 173) southwest of the Pensacola lighthouse.
Latitude
30.3343°
Longitude
-87.3188°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Navy Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Navy Range Rear displays the characteristic Iso Green 6s. 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 Navy Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Navy Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pensacola at 6.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include LILLIAN (7.5 NM NW), GULF BREEZE (7.6 NM E), Santa Rosa Beach (8.5 NM E), Sabine (9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Navy Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Navy 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 Navy Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Navy 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.