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Oostende Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇧🇪Bruges, BEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Oostende Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower stands 42 meters tall and features red and white horizontal bands. It is part of a range system, working with a front light to guide vessels. The light characteristic is a white flash every 10 seconds. The tower's focal height is 46 meters, and it has a geographic range of 18.1 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light serves as the rear of a critical range system, providing precise alignment for ships entering the harbor area of Oostende, ensuring they stay within the designated channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
46m
Geographic Range
18.1NM

Location

City
Bruges
Country
🇧🇪Belgium
Region
West Flanders
Sea Region
harbor area of Oostende
Latitude
51.3630°
Longitude
3.1979°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zeebrugge(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
B0107.1
NGA No.
9037.1
ARLHS No.
BEL-002

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oostende Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Oostende Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oostende Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zeebrugge at 2 NM to the S. Other ports served include Lissewege (3.8 NM S), Blankenberge (4.2 NM SW), Oostkerke (5.8 NM SE), Cadzand (7.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oostende Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oostende Entrance 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 Oostende Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Oostende Entrance Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oostende Entrance 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.