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Umm Qamar Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇪🇬Egypt, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About Umm Qamar Lighthouse

The Umm Qamar lighthouse is a 12-meter fiberglass tower with a white stripe. Its distinctive color scheme features white and red bands. The light emits a single white flash every 3 seconds. This structure is constructed from glass-reinforced plastic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 3s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
15NM

Location

City
Egypt
Country
🇪🇬EG
Latitude
27.3534°
Longitude
33.9080°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: Red glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower, white stripe. Temporarily extinguished

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D7296.58
NGA No.
30409
Wikidata
Q115161327 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Umm Qamar Lighthouse at night?+
Umm Qamar displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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 Umm Qamar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Umm Qamar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hurghada at 8.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include El-Guna (El Gouna) (13 NM W), Soma Bay Marina (30.5 NM S), ZEIT BAY (32.6 NM NNW), Zeit Bay (33.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Umm Qamar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Umm Qamar 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 Umm Qamar Lighthouse?+
Umm Qamar 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 Umm Qamar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Umm Qamar 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.