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Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Iso Green 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 29 meters tall, with its light situated 33.5 meters above sea level. It emits an isophase green light every 6 seconds, offering a geographic range of 15.9 nautical miles. As the rear element of a two-light range system, it guides vessels entering the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point. The tower's design is a triangular cylinder, and the light is visible only when a mariner is precisely on the correct bearing. This navigational aid is located 0.4 kilometers from Sunny Point.

Why it matters: This rear range light is essential for vessels navigating the entrance to the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, ensuring safe passage into a critical logistics hub.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso G 6s
Focal Height
33.5m
Geographic Range
15.9NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
North Carolina
Sea Region
This is the rear range light for the Sunny Point Terminal Entrance, located north northwest of its corresponding front light, guiding vessels into the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point.
Latitude
33.9971°
Longitude
-77.9595°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sunny Point(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J2495.171
USCG No.
2-30563
ARLHS No.
USA-672

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
29m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 29m triangular cylindrical skeletal tower.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic Iso Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sunny Point at 0.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include SOUTHPORT (5.1 NM SSW), Southport (5.3 NM SSW), Wilmington (12.2 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 Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sunny Point Terminal Entrance 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.
What shipping routes pass near Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Sunny Point Terminal Entrance Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sunny Point Terminal Entrance 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.