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Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front Lighthouse

Q Green🇺🇸Pensacola, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, standing 16 meters above the water, is painted red with a white vertical stripe. It carries a rectangular daymark and is situated on the roof of a warehouse. Located in downtown Pensacola on South Barracks Street, it aids navigation within the Pensacola East Channel. The light it emits is green, flashing quickly once every second. This structure is 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port, Pensacola.

Why it matters: This range light is critical for the safe navigation of commercial and naval vessels utilizing the Pensacola East Channel. Its unique placement atop a warehouse in a busy urban dock area highlights a practical, modern approach to maritime aids, adapting to the evolving needs of port infrastructure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Pensacola
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Pensacola East Channel, located on the commercial docks on South Barracks Street in downtown Pensacola.
Latitude
30.4030°
Longitude
-87.2109°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe

Structure: A skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark, painted red with a white vertical stripe, standing on the roof of a warehouse.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pensacola(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J3409.5
USCG No.
4-4990
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front displays the characteristic Q Green. 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 Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pensacola at 0.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include GULF BREEZE (3.8 NM SSE), Santa Rosa Beach (4.1 NM SE), Sabine (5.3 NM SE), Pensacola Beach (5.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pensacola East Channel Inner 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.
How can I track vessels near Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pensacola East Channel Inner 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.