Gibraltar Aerobeacon

Gibraltar Aerobeacon has a focal height of 405 metres.

Focal height
405 metres
Light characteristic
Mo.(GB)R.10s
Coordinates
36.14388, -5.34305

The Gibraltar Aerobeacon is a lighthouse located on the Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Situated at coordinates 36.143884, -5.343053, this lighthouse stands at a focal height of 405 meters.

Light and tower

It has a square skeletal tower with balcony tower. The tower is built of steel. Its daymark is grey metallic. The light has a focal height of 405 metres. Its light characteristic is Mo.(GB)R.10s. It is managed by Government of Gibraltar.

Details

Marking
grey metallic
Description
The '''Gibraltar Aerobeacon''' built in 1841 is one of several lighthouses in Gibraltar, the British Overseas Territory at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula. It is also known as the '''Gibraltar Aviation Light''' and '''Gibraltar Aero Light'''. The active beacon is positioned atop the Rock of Gibraltar and is operated by the Government of Gibraltar.
Tower Shape
square skeletal tower with balcony
Location Text
Rock of Gibraltar
Focal Height M
405
Managing Agent
Government of Gibraltar
Light Characteristic
Mo.(GB)R.10s
Construction Material
steel tower