Al Ikhwān Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Al Ikhwān Lighthouse
Also known as: Al Ikhwān (Akhaween, The Brothers)
Constructed in 1883, Al Ikhwān lighthouse is a round, stone tower standing 31 meters tall. It is situated on a 400-meter-long rocky island in the Red Sea, approximately 65 kilometers east of Al-Qusayr. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 5 seconds from its focal height of 36 meters, with a geographic range of 16.4 nautical miles. Refurbished in 1993, the structure includes a lantern and gallery. The island is part of Egypt's Red Sea Marine Park and is operated by the Egyptian Navy.
Why it matters: The enduring operation of Al Ikhwān lighthouse, including its original Chance Brothers Fresnel lens, highlights a unique preservation of historical lighthouse technology. Its location within Egypt's Red Sea Marine Park also makes it a point of interest for eco-tourism and heritage appreciation.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
- Focal Height
- 36m
- Light Range
- 17NM (31.5 km)
- Geographic Range
- 16.4NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1883
Significant events: refurbished in 1993
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Al Qusayr(32.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D7296.2
- NGA No.
- 30476
- ARLHS No.
- EGY-008
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q22935685 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 31m
- Tower Shape
- round
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- stone
Structure: stone tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- Country
- 🇪🇬Egypt
- Region
- Red Sea
- Sea Region
- Located atop a 400 m long rocky island in the middle of the Red Sea about 65 km east of Al-Qusayr. The island is included in Egypt's Red Sea Marine Park.
- Latitude
- 26.3136°
- Longitude
- 34.8450°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Al Ikhwān على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Egypt، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.