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Ilia District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇬🇷Municipality of Pyrgos, GROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ilia District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Also known as: Elis

This operational lighthouse in Greece's Ilia (Elis) District, within the Municipality of Pyrgos, has a stone, cylindrical tower 9 meters in height. It is built on the seaward side of a 1-story stone keeper's house. The light source is 49 meters above sea level, emitting a white flash every four seconds (Fl W 4s). The light has a visible range of 18.5 nautical miles. The structure is made of stone.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the coast for vessels in the Ilia (Elis) District, assisting approach to the port of Katakolon, located 0.8 km away.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
49m
Geographic Range
18.5NM

Location

City
Municipality of Pyrgos
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Region
Western Greece
Sea Region
Coastal waters of the Ilia (Elis) District, Greece.
Latitude
37.6379°
Longitude
21.3142°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
stone
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal cylindrical stone tower rising from the seaward side of a 1-story stone keeper's house

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Katakolon(0.8 km)
ARLHS No.
GRE-080
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ilia District Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Ilia District Lighthouses 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 Ilia District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ilia District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Katakolon at 0.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Skafidia (3.8 NM NNE), VASILIKO (16 NM WNW), Vasiliko (16 NM WNW), Kyllíni (19.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ilia District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ilia District 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 Ilia District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Ilia District Lighthouses 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 Ilia District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ilia District 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.