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Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Oc White 4s🇧🇪Ostend, BEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

This metal skeletal tower, standing 32 meters tall, is painted with horizontal red and white bands. It displays an occulting white light that flashes once every 4 seconds. With a focal height of 36 meters, the structure has a geographic range of 16.4 nautical miles. The triangular tower is located 0.5 kilometers from the nearest port, Oostende, within its harbor area.

Why it matters: This front range light is indispensable for the safe navigation of vessels entering the busy Oostende harbor, providing a precise visual alignment to prevent groundings and collisions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc W 4s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Location

City
Ostend
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Region
West Flanders
Sea Region
harbor area of Oostende
Latitude
51.2300°
Longitude
2.9315°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
32m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
metal

Structure: triangular skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Oostende(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
B0107
NGA No.
9037
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Oostende Entrance Range Front displays the characteristic Oc 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 Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ostend (Oostende) at 0.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Sas-Slijkens (1.1 NM SE), Zandvoorde (2.2 NM SE), Snaaskerke (2.8 NM S), Oudenburg (3.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oostende Entrance 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.
What shipping routes pass near Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oostende Entrance 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.