Awes Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Awes Island Lighthouse
Also known as: Aves
Constructed in 2008, the Awes (Aves) Island Lighthouse is a 15-meter high cylindrical masonry tower. It displays red and white horizontal bands. The light source is situated 35 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every seven seconds (Fl W 7s). Its geographic range extends to 16.2 nautical miles. This structure is located in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with Port Blair being the closest port at a distance of 74.8 kilometers.
Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a marker for the waters surrounding Awes Island, enhancing maritime safety and supporting regional shipping and fishing operations.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 7s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 7s
- Focal Height
- 35m
- Geographic Range
- 16.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2008
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Port Blair(74.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F1202.45
- NGA No.
- 26544
Nearby Ports
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 15m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- with red and white horizontal bands
- Material
- masonry
Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇳India
- Region
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Sea Region
- IN
- Latitude
- 12.9143°
- Longitude
- 92.9351°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Awes Island على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب India، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.