Eilat Light

Eilat Light has a focal height of 64 metres, a tower height of 9 metres and a range of 21 nautical miles.

Focal height: 64 metres
Tower height: 9 metres
Range: 21 nautical miles
Light characteristic: Fl W 10s.
Status: active
Coordinates: 29.49936, 34.91303

Eilat Light is a lighthouse located in Eilat, Israel, on a bluff overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba. The location is about 1.2 kilometers northeast of the Egyptian border and 7 kilometers southwest of the port of Eilat. The lighthouse stands 9 meters tall and has a characteristic white and black color scheme. It is known for its unique 6-legged skeletal tower design with a lantern and gallery.

The light has a range of 21 nautical miles and emits a flash every 10 seconds. The site is open to the public, although climbing the bluff can be challenging. The tower itself is closed to the public, but the surrounding area is popular for camping and snorkeling. The lighthouse is situated near the "University" diving location and is a notable landmark in the region.

The history of Eilat Light is not well-documented, but it is believed to be a significant navigational aid for ships passing through the Gulf of Aqaba. The location has been used for various recreational activities, and the lighthouse remains an important feature of the Eilat coastline.

Light and tower

It has a 6-legged skeletal tower with lantern and gallery tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white with black trim and a black band around each of the legs. The light has a focal height of 64 metres. The light has a range of 21 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 10s. Its recorded status is active.

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Details

Name: Eilat Light
Status: active
Marking: white with black trim and a black band around each of the legs
Range Nm: 21
Foundation: cylindrical 1-story equipment room
Description: '''Eilat Light''' () is a lighthouse in Eilat, Israel. It is located on a bluff on the west side of the Gulf of Aqaba, about northeast of the Egyptian border and southwest of the port of Eilat. The location is locally known as "the lighthouse beach" (), and is used for camping and snorkeling. It is close to the "University" diving location.
Tower Shape: 6-legged skeletal tower with lantern and gallery
Image Caption: Eilat Light, 2010
Location Text: [[Eilat, Israel]]
Focal Height M: 64
Tower Height M: 9
Light Characteristic: Fl W 10s.
Construction Material: concrete tower