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Bur Sudan Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇸🇩Sudan, SDInactive

Location & Light Range

About Bur Sudan Lighthouse

The Bur Sudan lighthouse is a deactivated station in Sudan. Its green tower stands 8 meters in height. The light emitted was white.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Geographic Range
4NM

Location

City
Sudan
Country
🇸🇩SD
Latitude
19.6057°
Longitude
37.2397°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Color
green

Structure: BUR SUDAN (PORT SUDAN):

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7295.61
NGA No.
30628
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bur Sudan Lighthouse at night?+
Bur Sudan 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 Bur Sudan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bur Sudan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Port Sudan at 1.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Marsa Bashayer (13.6 NM SSE), Digna (Sawakin) (29.2 NM SSE), Swakin (29.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bur Sudan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Bur Sudan Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Bur Sudan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bur Sudan 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.