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Jazīreh-ye Farsi Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇮🇷IROperational

Location & Light Range

About Jazīreh-ye Farsi Lighthouse

Also known as: Jazīreh-ye Farsi (Jazīrat al Fārisīyah, Farsi Island)

A skeletal steel tower, 23 meters tall, stands on Jazīreh-ye Farsi island in the Persian Gulf. Painted black with a white horizontal band, the structure's focal height reaches 28 meters above the water. The lighthouse became operational in 1947 and emits a single white flash every 15 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 14.9 nautical miles. Satellite views confirm its presence as a solitary structure in the central Gulf.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a point in the Persian Gulf that was a subject of boundary negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, with the final agreement assigning the island to Iran in 1968.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
28m
Light Range
16NM (29.6 km)
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1947

Significant events: boundary negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the 1960s, final agreement assigned Farsi to Iran in 1968

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ras Al Zour(57.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D7455
NGA No.
29364
ARLHS No.
IRA-001
Wikidata
Q106280611 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal tower, painted black with a white horizontal band

Location

Country
🇮🇷Iran
Region
Bushehr Province
Sea Region
small island in the center of the Gulf northeast of the Saudi port of Al Jubayl, marking a point in the Persian Gulf
Latitude
27.9937°
Longitude
50.1738°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Jazīreh-ye Farsi Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 28 meters and a nominal range of 16 nautical miles (approximately 29.6 km), Jazīreh-ye Farsi is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Jazīreh-ye Farsi Lighthouse at night?+
Jazīreh-ye Farsi displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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.
Is Jazīreh-ye Farsi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jazīreh-ye Farsi 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.
How can I track vessels near Jazīreh-ye Farsi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jazīreh-ye Farsi 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.