Jazirat Zirkuh Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Jazirat Zirkuh Lighthouse
Also known as: Jazirat Zirkuh (Zirkūh, Zirku Island)
Located on Jazirat Zirkuh, the lighthouse stands on a skeletal communications tower. This structure is a square pyramid, and the light is positioned 199 meters above sea level. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The light was established in 1963 and underwent an update in the late 1980s. Its geographic range extends to 33.6 nautical miles. Jazirat Zirkuh is an island situated approximately 160 kilometers northwest of Abu Dhabi.
Why it matters: This light guides vessels navigating the southern Gulf, particularly those involved in the oil industry around Zirku Island. It marks a critical point in a region dense with shipping lanes for crude oil transport.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 199m
- Geographic Range
- 33.6NM
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Zirku Island(1.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D7366
- NGA No.
- 29872
Location
- Country
- 🇦🇪AE
- Latitude
- 24.8847°
- Longitude
- 53.0691°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Jazirat Zirkuh على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب AE، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.