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Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇪🇬Port Said, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, painted white, stands 39 meters tall with its lantern and gallery reaching a focal height of 47 meters. It emits a white light with a single flash every 15 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 18.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated 2.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Port Said. Its structure is a square skeletal tower topped with a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is operational.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for the safe navigation of vessels entering and exiting the northern end of the Suez Canal. It aids ships in maneuvering through the busy Port Said harbor and avoiding potential hazards at the canal's entrance, ensuring the smooth flow of international trade.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
47m
Geographic Range
18.2NM

Location

City
Port Said
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Port Said
Sea Region
Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate, Egypt
Latitude
31.2725°
Longitude
32.2923°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Said(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
N5978.2
NGA No.
21276
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Said at 2.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Port Said East (4.5 NM SE), Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene (7.5 NM WNW), Dumyat (Damietta) (29.7 NM WNW), ISMAILIA (41.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses 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 Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses 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 Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bur Sa'id (Port Said) Governorate Lighthouses 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.