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Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 20s🇪🇬Sharm El Sheikh, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse

An hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower stands 10 meters tall at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Painted with its upper half black and lower half white, the structure rises to a focal height of 15 meters. Its white light emits a single flash every 20 seconds, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. This lighthouse is situated within Ra's Muhammed National Park, at the end of a barren, rocky peninsula. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower is not permitted. Its nearest port is Sharm ash Shaykh, approximately 8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the extreme southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, a critical navigational hazard for vessels entering or exiting the Gulf of Suez.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Sharm El Sheikh
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
South Sinai
Sea Region
Marks the extreme southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, situated within Ra's Muhammed National Park at the end of a barren, rocky peninsula.
Latitude
27.7240°
Longitude
34.2488°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sharm ash Shaykh(7.9 km)
Admiralty No.
D7296.724
NGA No.
30414
ARLHS No.
EGY-028

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
hourglass
Tower Color
Upper half black, lower half white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 20s — 4 white flashes every 20 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 Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sharm ash Shaykh at 8.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Zeit Bay (35.2 NM WNW), ZEIT BAY (36.3 NM W), Hurghada (36.9 NM SW), El-Guna (El Gouna) (37.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses 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 Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses 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 Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gulf of Suez Entrance Lighthouses 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.