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Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇺🇸Newport News, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 18 meters tall and is painted white with green trim. Its square cylindrical shape is supported by a square platform resting on piles. The light characteristic is a single white flash every 4 seconds, with a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. Located about 2.5 kilometers east of Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Virginia, it guides vessels departing Hampton Roads. The nearest port is Newport News, 2.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This rear range light provides a critical alignment for ships navigating out of the busy port of Hampton Roads, ensuring they remain within the designated channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Newport News
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Virginia
Sea Region
Hampton Roads, guiding vessels departing the area, located about 2.5 km east of Buckroe Beach in Hampton.
Latitude
36.9452°
Longitude
-76.3915°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with green trim
Material
steel

Structure: A 18m square cylindrical skeletal tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles, painted white with green trim.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Newport News(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
J1419.1
USCG No.
2-9375
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hampton Roads Pt at 2.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Newport News (2.8 NM NW), Hampton Roads (3.1 NM ENE), Norfolk (3.6 NM SE), HAMPTON (5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Norfolk Entrance Reach 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.
What shipping routes pass near Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Norfolk Entrance Reach Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Norfolk Entrance Reach 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.