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St. Andrews Lock Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About St. Andrews Lock Range Front Lighthouse

This square range front structure stands 3 meters tall with a focal height of 17 meters. Its base is a square pyramidal stone construction, painted white with red trim. A continuous red light is emitted from the structure, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. Located on the west side of the Red River, it marks the southbound entrance to the St. Andrews Lock. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This light provides a critical visual alignment for southbound vessels entering the St. Andrews Lock, ensuring safe passage through this navigational choke point on the Red River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Manitoba
Sea Region
west side of the Red River at the southbound entrance to the St. Andrews Lock.
Latitude
50.0853°
Longitude
-96.9420°

References & Identifiers

ARLHS No.
CAN-738

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
3m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
stone

Structure: square pyramidal stone base

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify St. Andrews Lock Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
St. Andrews Lock Range Front displays the characteristic F 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 St. Andrews Lock Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. Andrews Lock Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is La Salle at 26.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Sanford (31.5 NM SW), Oakville (42.1 NM WSW), Newton (44.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. Andrews Lock Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, St. Andrews Lock 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 St. Andrews Lock Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near St. Andrews Lock 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.