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El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇪🇬Alexandria, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear Lighthouse

This 27-meter concrete tower functions as the rear marker for the El Dikheila range. Its form is either rectangular or triangular, distinguished by red and yellow horizontal bands. The light produces a white flash each four seconds, with a geographic range of 15.5 nautical miles. The focal height is 31 meters. Access to the site is permitted, but the tower structure remains inaccessible to the public.

Why it matters: This rear range light, situated 0.8 km from Alexandria's port, helps ships maintain their course when entering or leaving the El Dikheila harbour. Its alignment with a front marker provides ships with the correct bearing, aiding safe navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
31m
Geographic Range
15.5NM

Location

City
Alexandria
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Alexandria
Sea Region
Located in Egypt, serving as the rear light of the El Dikheila range.
Latitude
31.1547°
Longitude
29.8462°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Alexandria(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
N6191.1
NGA No.
21413.5
ARLHS No.
EGY-046

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
rectangular/triangular
Tower Color
with red and yellow horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: rectangular or triangular concrete tower painted with red and yellow horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is El Iskandariya (Alexandria) at 2.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include El Dekheila (2.5 NM WSW), SIDI KERIR (12 NM WSW), Abu Kir (15.5 NM NE), Idku (26.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear 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 Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear 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 El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near El Dikheila (El Dikhelia) Range Rear 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.