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Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Fl Green 2.5s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 25 meters tall on the waterfront of Sunny Point Terminal, guiding vessels on the Cape Fear River. It emits a green flash every 2.5 seconds, visible only along the specific range line. The tower's focal height reaches 27.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.8 nautical miles. The structure is a triangular cylindrical design and is located approximately 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port facilities at Sunny Point. This light is operational and maintained by the U.S. Army.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for the safe navigation of ships entering Sunny Point Terminal, a key port for U.S. military supply shipments.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl G 2.5s
Focal Height
27.5m
Geographic Range
14.8NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
North Carolina
Sea Region
Located on the waterfront of the Sunny Point Terminal, on the Cape Fear River about 8 mi (13 km) north of Southport. The Sunny Point Terminal is a major port for shipment of supplies (including munitions) to U.S. forces overseas.
Latitude
33.9939°
Longitude
-77.9580°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 25m triangular cylindrical skeletal tower.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sunny Point(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J2495.17
USCG No.
2-30562
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front displays the characteristic Fl Green 2.5s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sunny Point at 0.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include SOUTHPORT (5 NM SSW), Southport (5.2 NM SSW), Wilmington (12.4 NM N), BLUE WATER POINT (13.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sunny Point Terminal Entrance 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.
What shipping routes pass near Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front 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 Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sunny Point Terminal Entrance 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.