Ayr North Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ayr North Breakwater Lighthouse
This white lighthouse, built in 2019, stands at the extremity of the north breakwater, marking the entrance to Ayr Harbour on the Firth of Clyde. With a focal height of 9 meters, it projects a white occulting light. This modern structure guides vessels navigating the waters off the west coast of Scotland. It offers a geographic range of 10 nautical miles, ensuring safe passage for craft entering and leaving the nearby port. The lighthouse is situated 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port.
Why it matters: The Ayr North Breakwater lighthouse is essential for the safe entry and departure of all vessels, from fishing boats to commercial traffic, navigating the often-turbulent Firth of Clyde into Ayr Harbour.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White
- Raw Code
- Oc.R
- Focal Height
- 9m
- Geographic Range
- 10NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2019
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ayr(0.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- A4566
- NGA No.
- 4764
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: A white lighthouse with a focal plane of 9m.
Location
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Sea Region
- Ayr North Breakwater, marking the entrance to Ayr Harbour on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland.
- Latitude
- 55.4702°
- Longitude
- -4.6464°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Ayr North Breakwater على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب United Kingdom، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.