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Royal Yacht Club South Jetty Lighthouse

Q G🇯🇴Jordan, JOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Royal Yacht Club South Jetty Lighthouse

A quick-flashing green light marks the Royal Yacht Club South Jetty in Jordan. Built in 2014, this operational lighthouse features a round, concrete tower painted green. The light's focal plane is 7 meters above the water. This structure replaced an earlier, shorter tower.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q G
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Q
Focal Height
7m

Construction & History

Year Built
2014

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7298.1
NGA No.
30455
ARLHS No.
JOR-002
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Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Location

City
Jordan
Country
🇯🇴JO
Latitude
29.5289°
Longitude
34.9978°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Royal Yacht Club South Jetty Lighthouse at night?+
Royal Yacht Club South Jetty displays the characteristic Q G. 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 Royal Yacht Club South Jetty Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Royal Yacht Club South Jetty Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Al 'Aqabah at 0.6 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include 'Aqaba (0.7 NM S), Elat (Eilath) (2.7 NM WNW), Nuwaiba (37.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Royal Yacht Club South Jetty Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Royal Yacht Club South Jetty 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 Royal Yacht Club South Jetty Lighthouse?+
Royal Yacht Club South Jetty 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 Royal Yacht Club South Jetty Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Royal Yacht Club South Jetty 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.