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Port au Choix Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port au Choix Lighthouse

A 5-meter-tall, square, skeletal steel tower is located at Port au Choix, Newfoundland and Labrador. It displays a white finish and is topped with a daymark consisting of a red band and a white horizontal stripe. The light, set at a focal height of 8 meters, produces a white flash every 6 seconds with a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. This structure marks the waters for vessels, including those approaching Blanc Sablon, which is 23.6 kilometers distant. The lighthouse grounds are accessible, but the tower is not open for entry.

Why it matters: This navigation aid assists mariners in the waters near Port au Choix, an area important for fishing activities.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Port au Choix, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Latitude
51.0224°
Longitude
-57.0956°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Blanc Sablon(23.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H0152
NGA No.
2688
ARLHS No.
CAN-655

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port au Choix Lighthouse at night?+
Port au Choix displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Port au Choix Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port au Choix Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Blanc Sablon at 23.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include L'Anse-au-Loup (31.3 NM NNE), Roddickton (38.5 NM ESE), Main Brook (41.8 NM ENE), Red Bay (49.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port au Choix Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port au Choix 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 Port au Choix Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port au Choix 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.