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Jīzān Harbor Range Front Lighthouse

Q red🇸🇦SAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jīzān Harbor Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Jazan

This tripod tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands, stands 11 meters tall. It carries a triangular slatted daymark with its point facing upward. The light emitted is red, flashing quickly. This structure serves as the front range light for Jīzān Harbor. The tower is part of a pair designed to guide vessels along a specific course into the port. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This light, alongside its rear counterpart, establishes a precise navigational line for safely entering Jīzān Harbor, supporting the region's commercial shipping.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
red
Raw Code
Q.R

Location

Country
🇸🇦SA
Sea Region
Jīzān (Jazan) Harbor, Saudi Arabia
Latitude
16.8821°
Longitude
42.5396°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Jizan(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
D7299.74
NGA No.
30756

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
tripod
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands

Structure: tripod tower painted wth red and white horizontal bands and carrying a triangular slatted daymark, point up

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jīzān Harbor Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Jīzān Harbor Range Front displays the characteristic Q red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Jīzān Harbor Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jīzān Harbor Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Jizan at 2.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Jazan Economic City (25.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jīzān Harbor Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jīzān Harbor Range Front 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 Jīzān Harbor Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jīzān Harbor Range Front 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.