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Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

F R🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

The Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front light is situated in Egypt. It has a focal height of 36 meters. The light emits a fixed red signal. This light has a geographic range of 6 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F R
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
F.R.
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
6NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
N5980
NGA No.
21284

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
31.2513°
Longitude
32.3017°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front displays the characteristic F R. 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 Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Said at 1.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Port Said East (3.2 NM SE), Marsa Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene (8.3 NM WNW), Dumyat (Damietta) (30.6 NM WNW), ISMAILIA (39.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Sa'Id Entrance 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.
What shipping routes pass near Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
Port Sa'Id Entrance Range Front 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 Sa'Id Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Sa'Id Entrance 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.