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Regional Lighthouse

Oc Yellow 1.5s🇨🇦Area A (Baynes Sound), CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Regional Lighthouse

This square pyramidal skeletal tower stands 8 meters tall, with a focal height of 11 meters. Its exterior is painted white with a single red vertical stripe. The light emits a single yellow flash every 1.5 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The structure is made of steel and carries a daymark. It is located in Area A (Baynes Sound) on Comox Bar, near Courtenay, British Columbia.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for safe navigation over the Comox Bar, a critical waterway for vessels entering or departing the Comox Harbour and surrounding areas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Yellow 1.5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Yellow
Interval
1.5s
Raw Code
Oc Y 1.5s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Area A (Baynes Sound)
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
Comox Bar, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Latitude
49.6233°
Longitude
-124.9087°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored white with a red vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Comox(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G5542
NGA No.
12804
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Regional Lighthouse at night?+
Regional displays the characteristic Oc Yellow 1.5s. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Regional Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Regional Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Comox at 2.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Denman Island (6.1 NM SE), Texada Island (14.9 NM ENE), Powell River (20.6 NM NE), Port Alberni (23.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Regional Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Regional 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 Regional Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Regional 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.