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St. Johns Lighthouse

F red🇺🇸Downstate New York, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About St. Johns Lighthouse

The St. Johns light station features a red tower standing 2 meters high. Its light source reaches a focal height of 41 meters above the water. The light itself is red and emits a fixed signal. The station is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
red
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
F
Focal Height
41m

Location

City
Downstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.6722°
Longitude
-74.0167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
2m
Tower Color
red

References & Identifiers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify St. Johns Lighthouse at night?+
St. Johns 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. Johns Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. Johns Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jersey City at 2.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include New York (3 NM W), Bayonne (3.9 NM W), Croxton (4 NM NNW), Port Newark (4.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. Johns Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
St. Johns 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.
What shipping routes pass near St. Johns Lighthouse?+
St. Johns Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near St. Johns Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near St. Johns 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.