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Bardiyah Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇱🇾Libya, LYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bardiyah Lighthouse

The Bardiyah lighthouse features a cylindrical concrete tower with distinctive narrow black and white horizontal bands. Its focal height reaches 98 meters, providing a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. The structure stands on a black and white concrete base, with a metal framework tower atop. Its light emits a white flash every 5 seconds. The lighthouse is located on a steep bluff south of the entrance to Bardiyah, a village situated about 13 kilometers northwest of the Egyptian border.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
98m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Libya
Country
🇱🇾LY
Latitude
31.7545°
Longitude
25.1043°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with narrow black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: Metal framework tower, on black and white concrete base. Temporarily Extinguished

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N6210
NGA No.
21432
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bardiyah Lighthouse at night?+
Bardiyah displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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.
Which ports and harbors does Bardiyah Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bardiyah Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Bardiyah at 0.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include Sidi Barrani (12.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bardiyah Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bardiyah 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 Bardiyah Lighthouse?+
Bardiyah Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Bardiyah Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bardiyah 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.