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El Ashrafy Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About El Ashrafy Lighthouse

El Ashrafy lighthouse stands 38 meters tall and is built from masonry. The tower presents a black structure with distinct white bands. It emits a white light with a flashing characteristic. This navigational aid has a geographic range of 17 nautical miles. It is operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
17NM

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
27.7888°
Longitude
33.7062°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
38m
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: Black masonry structure, white banded

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7296.74
NGA No.
30396
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify El Ashrafy Lighthouse at night?+
El Ashrafy displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 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 El Ashrafy Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
El Ashrafy Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zeit Bay at 6.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include ZEIT BAY (7.3 NM W), El-Guna (El Gouna) (24.4 NM S), EL TOR (26.8 NM N), El Tor (27.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is El Ashrafy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, El Ashrafy 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 El Ashrafy Lighthouse?+
El Ashrafy 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 El Ashrafy Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near El Ashrafy 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.