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Um El Sayed Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 20s🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Um El Sayed Lighthouse

This framework tower, painted white, stands 45 meters tall with its focal height also at 45 meters. It emits a white flash visible for 22 nautical miles. The structure also serves as a DGPS station. Additionally, it is equipped with a RACON that transmits the Morse code for K. The tower displays a white rectangular daymark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
22NM

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
27.8489°
Longitude
34.3139°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
45m
Tower Color
white

Structure: Framework tower, white rectangular daymark; 56. DGPS Station. RACON K(– • –) (3 & 10 cm)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7297.62
NGA No.
30416
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Um El Sayed Lighthouse at night?+
Um El Sayed displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 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 Um El Sayed Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Um El Sayed Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sharm ash Shaykh at 1.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Zeit Bay (37.9 NM W), ZEIT BAY (39.5 NM W), EL TOR (43.4 NM WNW), El Tor (43.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Um El Sayed Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Um El Sayed 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 Um El Sayed Lighthouse?+
Um El Sayed 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 Um El Sayed Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Um El Sayed 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.