Durban Channel Range Front Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Durban Channel Range Front Lighthouse
This yellow, square skeletal tower stands 17 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 21 meters. It carries a triangular slatted daymark pointed upward. The operational light displays an isophase red flash every 2 seconds. Located near the east end of the Durban docks, this structure guides vessels approaching the port. Its geographic range extends to 13.4 nautical miles, and it is situated 1.4 kilometers from the nearest port.
Why it matters: This range front light precisely marks the approach channel to Durban's deep-water port, ensuring safe passage for all vessels and supporting regional economic vitality.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 2s
- Raw Code
- Iso R 2s
- Focal Height
- 21m
- Geographic Range
- 13.4NM
Location
- City
- Durban
- Country
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- Region
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Sea Region
- near the east end of the Durban docks, guiding vessels in the approach channel.
- Latitude
- -29.8848°
- Longitude
- 31.0456°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 17m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- yellow
Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a triangular slatted daymark pointed up
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Durban(1.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D6472
- NGA No.
- 31984
اعثر على منارة Durban Channel Range Front على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب South Africa، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.