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Arish Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇪🇬El Arish, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Arish Lighthouse

Also known as: Arish (El Arish) West Breakwater (?)

The Arish lighthouse, built of concrete, stands 14 meters tall with a focal height of 39 meters. Its cylindrical tower features black and white horizontal bands. Activated in 1997, it emits a white light with a single flash every 5 seconds, visible for 16.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at the foot of the east breakwater on the waterfront of El Arish, a town on the northern shore of the Sinai Peninsula. It is located about 0.7 km from the nearest port of El Arish and approximately 50 km west of the Gaza Strip border. A round barbell-shaped green tower is also mentioned in its description.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a white flash every 5 seconds, guiding vessels in the eastern Mediterranean. Its distinctive black and white banded tower offers a unique visual identifier for mariners navigating the approaches to El Arish port and along regional shipping routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1997

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
El Arish(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N5974.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round barbell-shaped green tower

Location

City
El Arish
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
North Sinai
Sea Region
Located at the foot of the east breakwater on the waterfront of El Arish, a town on the northern shore of the Sinai Peninsula about 50 km west of the Gaza Strip border.
Latitude
31.1492°
Longitude
33.8257°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Arish Lighthouse at night?+
Arish displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Arish Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Arish Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is El Arish at 0.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Ashkelon (46.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Arish Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Arish Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Arish Lighthouse?+
Arish Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Arish Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Arish Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.