Ashkelon Harbour Lighthouse

Ashkelon Harbour displays the characteristic Fl (5) Y 20s — 5 yellow flashes every 20 seconds. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Ashkelon Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ashkelon at 0.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Julis (7.9 NM ENE), Ashdod Southport (13 NM NE), Ashdod (13.4 NM NNE), Karmei Yosef (24 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Yes, Ashkelon Harbour 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.

Ashkelon Harbour 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.

You can track vessels near Ashkelon Harbour 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.