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St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear Lighthouse

This 20-meter skeletal tower stands in St. Andrews Bay, approximately 400 meters from the Panama City waterfront near Balboa Avenue. It is a white structure with a red vertical stripe and features a rectangular slatted daymark. The tower's square skeletal design is mounted on a pile-supported platform. The light emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, providing a visibility range of 13.2 nautical miles. This rear range light works with a front light to guide vessels through the bay's narrow entrance.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding vessels safely through the narrow St. Andrews Bay pass, warning mariners of the precise alignment required to avoid channel hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Located in St. Andrews Bay, about 400 m off the Panama City waterfront near the foot of Balboa Avenue, guiding vessels through a narrow pass into the bay.
Latitude
30.1577°
Longitude
-85.6753°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe

Structure: A 20m square skeletal tower mounted on a platform supported by piles, carrying a rectangular slatted daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama City(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
J3371.41
USCG No.
4-3345
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc White 6s. 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 St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Panama City at 3.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Lynn Haven (4.7 NM NNE), MARQUARDT'S (17.9 NM SE), Port Saint Joe (28 NM SE), Freeport (31.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear 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 St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear 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.