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Cap Falcon Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 25s🇩🇿Ain El Turk, DZOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cap Falcon Lighthouse

Cap Falcon Lighthouse is a stone structure built in 1868. The lighthouse features a cylindrical tower rising 27 meters, topped with a lantern and gallery. It is situated on a cape about 5 kilometers northwest of Aïn el-Türck. From its focal height of 104 meters, it emits a white flash every 25 seconds, visible for over 25 nautical miles. The lighthouse is attached to a one-story stone keeper's house.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the western entrance to the Bay of Oran and serves as the traditional landfall light for vessels approaching the port of Oran from the west.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 25s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
25s
Raw Code
Fl W 25s
Focal Height
104m
Geographic Range
25.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1868

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Oran(9.1 km)
Admiralty No.
E6708
NGA No.
22672
ARLHS No.
ALG-003

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the front of a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Ain El Turk
Country
🇩🇿Algeria
Region
Oran
Sea Region
marks the western entrance to the Bay of Oran and is the traditional landfall light for Oran. Located on the cape, about 5 km northwest of Aïn el-Türck.
Latitude
35.7713°
Longitude
-0.8016°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cap Falcon Lighthouse at night?+
Cap Falcon displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 25s — 4 white flashes every 25 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cap Falcon Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cap Falcon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Oran at 7.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Oran Dry Port (9.8 NM ESE), Bethioua (26.1 NM E), Arzew (26.3 NM E), Benisaf (40.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cap Falcon Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cap Falcon 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 Cap Falcon Lighthouse?+
Cap Falcon 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 Cap Falcon Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cap Falcon 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.