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Port Said Bypass West Lighthouse

Fl (2) Green 10s🇪🇬Port Said, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Said Bypass West Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, constructed of steel, stands 40 meters tall and became operational in the 1980s. The navigation light is positioned about two-thirds of the way up the 25-meter focal height. It emits a single green flash every 10 seconds, visible for 14.3 nautical miles. Located on the west side of the Port Said Bypass, it guides vessels entering or leaving the Suez Canal. This structure is situated 2.4 kilometers from the nearest port, Port Said.

Why it matters: This lighthouse helps guide ships through the Port Said Bypass, an alternate route intended to reduce crowding at the Suez Canal's northern entrance. It assists vessels in navigating around Port Said's dock areas, ensuring safe passage into this critical shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl G 10s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1980

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Said(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
N5985.2
NGA No.
21304
ARLHS No.
EGY-032

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower; the navigation light is shown about 2/3 of the way up the tower

Location

City
Port Said
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
Port Said
Sea Region
Located on the west side of the Port Said Bypass, an alternate northern entrance to the Suez Canal, east of the original canal, allowing ships to bypass the crowded dock areas of Port Said.
Latitude
31.2245°
Longitude
32.3419°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Said Bypass West Lighthouse at night?+
Port Said Bypass West displays the characteristic Fl (2) Green 10s — 2 green flashes every 10 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Said Bypass West Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Said Bypass West Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Said East at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Port Said (1.6 NM NW), Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene (10.8 NM WNW), Dumyat (Damietta) (33.2 NM WNW), ISMAILIA (38.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Said Bypass West Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Said Bypass West 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 Port Said Bypass West Lighthouse?+
Port Said Bypass West 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 Port Said Bypass West Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Said Bypass West 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.