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Birket Mesallet Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 15s🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Birket Mesallet Lighthouse

This metal framework tower stands 42 meters tall and is painted white. It serves as a communication tower with a white daymark. The focal height of the light is also 42 meters, offering a geographic range of 18 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash. The structure also includes a RACON transmitter.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
18NM

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
29.9070°
Longitude
32.5925°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
communication
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: Metal framework tower, white daymark; 128. RACON Z(– – • •) (3 cm)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7297.28
NGA No.
30230
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Birket Mesallet Lighthouse at night?+
Birket Mesallet displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 15s — 3 white flashes every 15 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 Birket Mesallet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Birket Mesallet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Tewfik at 4.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Al Adabiyah (6.5 NM WSW), Marsa Oriental Petrochemicals (18.4 NM SW), Sokhna Port (19.7 NM SW), Ras Sudr (20.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Birket Mesallet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Birket Mesallet 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 Birket Mesallet Lighthouse?+
Birket Mesallet 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 Birket Mesallet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Birket Mesallet 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.