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Spitfire Channel Range Front Lighthouse

Q white🇦🇺Brisbane, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Spitfire Channel Range Front Lighthouse

A 14-meter tall white concrete tower, built on a square concrete platform resting on piles, serves as the front range marker for Spitfire Channel. With a focal height of 15 meters, it emits a quick white flash every 49 seconds (Q.W. 49). This operational structure is situated near Sandstone, Queensland, Australia. The site is accessible to the public, but entry into the tower is prohibited.

Why it matters: This marker functions as a navigation aid for vessels proceeding through a turn in the Spitfire Channel, helping to direct them away from hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q white
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
white
Raw Code
Q.W. 49
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Brisbane
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
Queensland
Latitude
-27.0120°
Longitude
153.1720°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sandstone(3.9 km)
Admiralty No.
K2858.8
NGA No.
5688

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Material
concrete

Structure: white concrete tower rising from a square concrete platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Spitfire Channel Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Spitfire Channel Range Front displays the characteristic Q white. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Spitfire Channel Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Spitfire Channel Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sandstone at 3.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Bulwer (11.1 NM ESE), CALOUNDRA (11.9 NM NNW), SCARBOROUGH (12.1 NM SSW), Mooloolaba (19.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Spitfire Channel Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Spitfire Channel 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 Spitfire Channel Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Spitfire Channel 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.