Aqaba Flagpole Light
Aqaba Flagpole Light has a focal height of 43 metres. It was built in 2004.
- Focal height
- 43 metres
- Built
- 2004
- Coordinates
- 29.5215, 35.0008
The Aqaba Flagpole is a 130-meter tall flagpole located in Aqaba, Jordan. Built in 2004, it was the world's tallest free-standing flagpole until 2008, when it was surpassed by the Ashgabat Flagpole. The flagpole is a significant landmark, visible from Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, and it carries the flag of the Arab Revolt commemorating the Battle of Aqaba in 1917.
The flagpole's design and technical specifications are impressive, with a pole weight of 344,000 pounds, 11 sections, and a foundation of 56 feet square by 8.50 feet deep, made of 990 cubic yards of concrete. The flag itself is made of polyester, measures 98.5 feet by 197 feet, and is designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.
The Aqaba Flagpole has been recognized as one of the world's tallest flagpoles, and its construction was a significant engineering achievement. The flagpole was built by Trident Support Corp. with assistance from US Flag and Flagpole Supply LP, and it has become a notable tourist attraction in Aqaba, Jordan.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 43 metres. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it ex-E6044.2.
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- Year Built
- 2004
- Description
- The '''Aqaba Flagpole''' in Aqaba, Jordan is a tall flagpole. This height makes it the ninth tallest free–standing and tenth tallest flagpole in the world. It was the tallest free–standing flagpole in the world until being surpassed by the tall Ashgabat Flagpole in 2008. It carries the flag of the Arab Revolt commemorating the Battle of Aqaba that took place in 1917. The flagpole can be seen from Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The flagpole was built in 2004 and opened on 3 October 2004.
- Focal Height M
- 43
- Admiralty Number
- ex-E6044.2