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Portsmouth Lighthouse

🇺🇸Virginia, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Portsmouth Lighthouse

The Portsmouth Lighthouse, situated in Virginia, has a focal height of 30 meters. This navigational aid is no longer in operation. Its exact operational period is not specified, but it served its purpose as a marker for vessels navigating the area.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
30m

Nearby Vessels

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Location

City
Virginia
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
36.8371°
Longitude
-76.2961°
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Portsmouth Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Portsmouth Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Norfolk at 4.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Hampton Roads (8 NM NNW), Hampton Roads Pt (8.2 NM NNW), Newport News (10.7 NM NW), Lynnhaven Roads (11 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Portsmouth Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Portsmouth Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Portsmouth Lighthouse?+
Portsmouth Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Portsmouth Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Portsmouth 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.