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Eilat Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇮🇱ILOperational

Location & Light Range

About Eilat Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a 9-meter cylindrical tower with a lantern and gallery, supported by a five-legged base. It rises from a single-story equipment shelter. The structure is painted white with black trim and bands around each leg. Its light emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for over 20 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a bluff approximately 1.9 kilometers from the port of Elat. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's light warns mariners of the coastline and aids navigation into the port of Eilat. Its distinctive five-legged tower design also serves as a regional landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
64m
Geographic Range
20.6NM

Location

Country
🇮🇱IL
Latitude
29.4998°
Longitude
34.9137°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Elat (Eilath)(1.9 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with black trim and a black band around each of the legs

Structure: round 5-legged (pentapod) tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a round 1-story equipment shelter

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Eilat Lighthouse at night?+
Eilat displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Eilat Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Eilat Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Elat (Eilath) at 3.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Al 'Aqabah (4.3 NM ENE), 'Aqaba (4.6 NM ENE), Nuwaiba (34.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Eilat Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Eilat 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 Eilat Lighthouse?+
Eilat 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 Eilat Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Eilat 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.