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Saugatuck Lighthouse

Fl red🇺🇸Michigan's Western Lower Peninsula, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Saugatuck Lighthouse

This 9-meter navigation tower, painted red, stands on Michigan's Western Lower Peninsula. Its focal height reaches 7.5 meters above the water. The tower emits a red flashing light, visible for a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. This structure is no longer operational, marking the end of its service.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl red
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
red
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Michigan's Western Lower Peninsula
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
42.6771°
Longitude
-86.2159°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
navigation
Tower Color
red

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
LLNR 19445
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saugatuck Lighthouse at night?+
Saugatuck displays the characteristic Fl 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 Saugatuck Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saugatuck Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Douglas, Allegan at 1.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Holland (6.7 NM NNE), South Haven (16.6 NM S), Grand Haven (23.7 NM N), SPRING LAKE (23.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saugatuck Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Saugatuck 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.
How can I track vessels near Saugatuck Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saugatuck 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.