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Point Aconi Lighthouse

white 6s🇨🇦Point Aconi, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Point Aconi Lighthouse

The Point Aconi lighthouse, built in 2012, is a 10-meter tall cylindrical skeletal tower. It features a distinctive red tower with a white horizontal band and a focal height of 25.5 meters. This modern structure, carrying a daymark of the same colors, emits a white light with a single long flash. Its geographic range is 14.4 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding vessels around Point Aconi, a critical navigational waypoint for coastal shipping. Its active light supports both local fishing activities and commercial routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
white 6s
Light Color
white
Interval
6s
Raw Code
L.Fl.W
Focal Height
25.5m
Geographic Range
14.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2012

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

Location

City
Point Aconi
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Point Aconi, Canada
Latitude
46.3361°
Longitude
-60.2923°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Sydney(8.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H0770
NGA No.
9080
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Point Aconi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Point Aconi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is North Sydney at 7.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Sydney (11.8 NM SSE), Neil's Harbour (11.9 NM WSW), Glace Bay (15.8 NM ESE), Ingonish (21.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Point Aconi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Point Aconi 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 Point Aconi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Point Aconi 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.