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Qadd El Tawila Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Qadd El Tawila Lighthouse

This framework tower stands 39 meters high in Egypt. Its focal height reaches 47 meters above sea level. The tower is painted white and features a white daymark. It emits a white light that flashes once every 10 seconds. Additionally, the structure is equipped with a RACON X on the 3 cm band.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Focal Height
47m
Geographic Range
18NM

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
29.7972°
Longitude
32.6400°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Color
white

Structure: Framework tower, white daymark; 128. RACON X(– • • –) (3 cm). 30248.5 -'Ayn Sukhnah, Lightfloat,

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7297.3
NGA No.
30248
Wikidata
Q115161299 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Qadd El Tawila Lighthouse at night?+
Qadd El Tawila displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash 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.
Which ports and harbors does Qadd El Tawila Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Qadd El Tawila Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Al Adabiyah at 10.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Port Tewfik (11.2 NM NNW), Ras Sudr (13.6 NM SSE), Marsa Oriental Petrochemicals (16.6 NM WSW), Sokhna Port (17.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Qadd El Tawila Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Qadd El Tawila 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 Qadd El Tawila Lighthouse?+
Qadd El Tawila 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 Qadd El Tawila Lighthouse?+
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