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Portneuf Range Front Lighthouse

F green 10s🇨🇦Portneuf, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Portneuf Range Front Lighthouse

The Portneuf Range Front light is a skeletal steel mast 19 meters high, located in Portneuf, Quebec. It carries an orange daymark with a black vertical stripe and stands 20 meters above sea level. This light emits a green signal with a characteristic of 66 flashes, visible for 13.2 nautical miles. It is situated 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port and serves as a navigational aid on the St. Lawrence River. The structure is operational and part of a coordinated range system.

Why it matters: This light is part of a range system that provides mariners with a precise alignment for safe passage through a specific channel on the St. Lawrence River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F green 10s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
F.G. 66
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Portneuf
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
St. Lawrence River, Canada, marking a range line for navigation.
Latitude
46.6897°
Longitude
-71.8702°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal mast carrying a daymark colored orange with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Portneuf(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H2346
NGA No.
4204
ARLHS No.
CAN-1155
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Portneuf Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Portneuf Range Front displays the characteristic F green 10s. 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 Portneuf Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Portneuf Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Romuald-d'Etchemin at 26.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Sillery (27.3 NM ENE), Quebec (27.9 NM ENE), Saint-Tite (28.8 NM W), Lévis (29.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Portneuf Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Portneuf 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 Portneuf Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Portneuf 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.