Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse

The Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Ischia, Campania, Italy. It was built in 1913 on the Aragonese Castle, which dates back to the 15th century. The lighthouse features a grey metallic lantern mounted on a stone bastion, standing 3 meters high, with a focal height of 82 meters above sea level.

The Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse emits a long white flash every 6 seconds, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by the Marina Militare, with the identification code number 2370 E.F. The structure consists of a stone wall foundation and stone bastion construction, with a type TD lens and an intensity of AL 1000 W.

The lighthouse has an interesting history, being established on a centuries-old castle. The Aragonese Castle, where the lighthouse is situated, was built in the 15th century, and the lighthouse was added in the 20th century to provide guidance to mariners in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Today, the Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, serving as an important landmark for ships and sailors in the area.

Light and tower

The tower is built of stone bastion. Its daymark is grey metallic lantern. The light has a focal height of 82 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is L Fl W 6s. It carries a Type TD lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9356. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1614.

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