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Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇪🇬Suez, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower, shaped as a square pyramid, stands 22 meters tall and has a focal height of 25 meters. It operates as the rear range light for Port Ibrahim, located inland from its front counterpart. The light emits a steady white beam, providing a geographic range of 14.3 nautical miles. Its purpose is to help vessels maintain a safe channel alignment when approaching the port. The structure is situated 0.3 kilometers from Port Tewfik.

Why it matters: This rear range light, when aligned with its front light, is essential for preventing groundings and collisions in the waters leading to Port Ibrahim.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
25m
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

City
Suez
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Suez
Sea Region
Port Ibrahim, Egypt, serving as a rear range light.
Latitude
29.9391°
Longitude
32.5608°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Tewfik(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D7297.27
NGA No.
30208
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 25 meters and a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11.1 km), Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear displays the characteristic F White. 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 Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Tewfik at 1.7 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Al Adabiyah (5.8 NM SW), Marsa Oriental Petrochemicals (18.9 NM SW), Sokhna Port (20.4 NM SSW), Ras Sudr (23 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear 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 Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear 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 Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear 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.