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Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦Port Colborne, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. Lighthouse

This cylindrical steel tower, standing 13.5 meters tall, serves as the rear range light for the northbound entrance of the Welland Canal. It features a trapezoidal daymark colored orange with a black vertical stripe. The light emits a fixed red signal. Its focal height reaches 22 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. The structure is situated on the east side of the canal in Port Colborne, Ontario, approximately 0.8 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for guiding ocean-going ships entering the Welland Canal from Lake Erie, a critical segment of the St. Lawrence Seaway system that bypasses Niagara Falls.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Port Colborne
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
The northbound entrance range for the Welland Canal, situated on the east side of the Canal in Port Colborne, Ontario, guiding ships between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
Latitude
42.8819°
Longitude
-79.2461°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe (daymark)
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a trapezoidal dayark colored orange with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Colborne(0.8 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. Lighthouse at night?+
Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Colborne at 0.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Colborne (0.2 NM WNW), Welland (7.1 NM N), Lowbanks (10 NM W), NIAGARA PARKS (12.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Colborne 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.
How can I track vessels near Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Colborne 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.