Port Hueneme Lighthouse

With a focal height of 16 meters and a nominal range of 20 nautical miles (approximately 37.0 km), Port Hueneme is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.

Port Hueneme displays the characteristic Fl (5) W 30s — 5 white flashes every 30 seconds. 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.

Port Hueneme Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Hueneme at 0.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Ventura (6.7 NM NNW), Ventura-Oxnard Apt (9.1 NM NNW), GRACE (13.1 NM W), HENRY (20.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Yes, Port Hueneme 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.

Port Hueneme Lighthouse is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.

You can track vessels near Port Hueneme 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.