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Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green🇺🇸Elizabeth, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse

Union County Lighthouse is a 5-meter-tall square skeletal tower with its focal plane at 19 meters. It is located on the roof of a three-story apartment building in Elizabethport. The light characteristic is fixed white, red, or green (F W, R, G), visible for 12.9 nautical miles. The grounds are accessible, but the tower is not open to visitors.

Why it matters: This light marks the Elizabethport channel, a section of the Kill van Kull, assisting vessels entering or exiting the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
F W, R, G
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Elizabeth
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
New Jersey
Sea Region
Kill van Kull, Elizabethport, guiding vessels westbound in a reach.
Latitude
40.6461°
Longitude
-74.1882°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Elizabeth(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J1177.5
USCG No.
1-37355

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square skeletal tower atop the roof of a 3-story apartment building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Union County Lighthouse displays the characteristic F White/Red/Green. 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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Howland Hook at 0.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Elizabeth (1.6 NM NE), Carteret (4 NM SSW), Port Newark (4 NM NE), Bayonne (4.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Union County Lighthouse 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 Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Union County Lighthouse 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 Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Union County Lighthouse 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.