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Arish (El Arish) Range Front Lighthouse

🇪🇬El Arish, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Arish (El Arish) Range Front Lighthouse

A 14-meter square skeletal tower supports the Arish Range Front light. This structure carries a large red slatted daymark for daytime visibility. Located in El Arish on Egypt's North Sinai coast, it guides vessels approaching the port or navigating a specific channel. The light functions as part of a range system, working with a rear light to provide precise directional guidance. Its operational status confirms its ongoing role in maritime safety.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding vessels into the port or through a specific channel at El Arish. Its alignment with a rear light helps mariners maintain the correct bearing in busy shipping lanes.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a large red slatted daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
El Arish(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
N5974.8.

Location

City
El Arish
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
North Sinai
Sea Region
Located in El Arish, Egypt, this range front light guides vessels approaching the port or navigating a specific channel along the Mediterranean coast.
Latitude
31.1492°
Longitude
33.8257°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Arish (El Arish) Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Arish (El Arish) Range Front 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 (El Arish) Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Arish (El Arish) Range Front 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 (El Arish) Range Front Lighthouse?+
Arish (El Arish) Range Front 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 (El Arish) Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Arish (El Arish) Range Front 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.