Jazīrat Safājah (Safaga Island) Leading Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Jazīrat Safājah (Safaga Island) Leading Lighthouse
The Jazīrat Safājah Leading Light is an operational aid located near Safaga Island in Egypt's Red Sea. This cylindrical tower, standing 12 meters tall, is constructed from stone and fiberglass, with its light positioned at a focal height of 15 meters. It emits a white light with a directional flash, showing red and green sectors. The structure consists of a round, hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower mounted on a stone pier. The light has a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles, guiding vessels approaching the port of Safaga.
Why it matters: This leading light is indispensable for maritime safety, specifically guiding ships through the approach channels into Safaga Port. Its precise alignment helps prevent groundings and collisions in a busy commercial and ferry route.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- white
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Dir.Fl.W.R.G
- Focal Height
- 15m
- Geographic Range
- 11.9NM
Location
- City
- Safaga
- Country
- 🇪🇬Egypt
- Region
- Red Sea
- Sea Region
- Red Sea, near Safaga Island, Egypt
- Latitude
- 26.7150°
- Longitude
- 33.9980°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone, fiberglass
Structure: round hourglass-shaped fiberglass tower mounted on a stone pier
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Safaga(3.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D7296.38
- NGA No.
- 30471.5
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