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Toledo Entrance Lighthouse

Fl Red 2.5s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toledo Entrance Lighthouse

Also known as: Toledo Entrance (Light 2)

This cylindrical tower, standing 11 meters tall and painted white, is situated atop a one-story equipment building that features a red band. The entire structure rests on a concrete pier. The light emits a single red flash every 2.5 seconds. The site is accessible, but the tower itself is closed to the public. It is located approximately 25 kilometers northeast of Toledo harbor on Lake Erie.

Why it matters: This light clearly marks the start of the dredged channel into Toledo harbor, a key route for cargo vessels. It also houses meteorological sensors for environmental research.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl R 2.5s
Focal Height
13.5m
Geographic Range
11.5NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Ohio
Sea Region
Marks the beginning of the dredged entrance channel for Toledo harbor, located about 15 mi (25 km) northeast of Toledo harbor.
Latitude
41.8255°
Longitude
-83.1987°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Monroe(7.1 km)
USCG No.
7-6050
ARLHS No.
USA-853

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black

Structure: An 11m cylindrical tower, painted white, is mounted on a round 1-story equipment building, which in turn sits on a concrete pier. The equipment building features a red band.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toledo Entrance Lighthouse at night?+
Toledo Entrance displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Toledo Entrance Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toledo Entrance Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MONROE at 9.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include LAKE POINTE (13 NM N), LAKE ERIE METRO PARK (13.7 NM N), COLCHESTER SOUTH (15.3 NM NE), Grosse Ile (16 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toledo Entrance Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toledo Entrance 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 Toledo Entrance Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toledo Entrance 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.