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Pascagoula Range A Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇺🇸Pascagoula, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pascagoula Range A Rear Lighthouse

Pascagoula Range A Rear is a steel skeletal tower standing 18 meters tall, featuring a square lower section and a triangular upper section on a platform supported by piles. It displays a rectangular red daymark with a white vertical stripe. The structure guides vessels into Pascagoula from the Mississippi Sound, positioned about 3.2 kilometers east of Round Island and 4.8 kilometers south of the city's waterfront. This active aid to navigation emits a white passing light that flashes every 4 seconds. The tower's geographic range is 15.1 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for commercial shipping navigating the entrance channel into Pascagoula, a significant port. Its precise alignment ensures large vessels can safely traverse the approach, avoiding potential hazards in the Mississippi Sound.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Location

City
Pascagoula
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Mississippi
Sea Region
Mississippi Sound, guiding vessels into Pascagoula, located about 2 miles south of the Pascagoula waterfront and 3 miles east of Round Island.
Latitude
30.3706°
Longitude
-88.5559°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pascagoula(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J3562.1
USCG No.
4-7995
ARLHS No.
USA-711

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
skeletal (lower square, upper triangular)
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: A 18m (59 ft) 2-stage skeletal tower, with a lower square section and an upper triangular section, mounted on a square platform supported by piles. It carries a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pascagoula Range A Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Pascagoula Range A 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 Pascagoula Range A Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pascagoula Range A Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pascagoula at 1.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include MOSS POINT (3.5 NM NNE), OCEAN SPRINGS (14 NM W), BAYOU LA BATRE (15.1 NM E), Biloxi (15.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pascagoula Range A Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pascagoula Range A 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 Pascagoula Range A Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pascagoula Range A 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.