Illa de l'Aire
Illa de l'Aire has a focal height of 53 metres, a tower height of 38 metres and a range of 18 nautical miles. It was built in 1860.
- Focal height
- 53 metres
- Tower height
- 38 metres
- Range
- 18 nautical miles
- Built
- 1860
- Coordinates
- 39.79945, 4.29318
The Illa de l'Aire Lighthouse is located on the islet of Illa de l'Aire, on the southeast coast of the Spanish island of Menorca. The lighthouse was built in 1860 and features a cylindrical tower with a double balcony and lantern. The tower stands at a height of 38 meters and has a focal height of 53 meters, with a range of 18 nautical miles.
The lighthouse is still active and is managed by the Comisión de faros. It is an important aid to navigation, helping to guide ships and boats through the waters around Menorca. The lighthouse is a notable landmark on the island and is known for its distinctive black and white bands and grey lantern.
The Illa de l'Aire Lighthouse has a rich history, and its construction in 1860 marked an important milestone in the development of the island's maritime infrastructure. While the lighthouse has undergone changes over the years, it remains an important part of Menorca's heritage and a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Its stunning location and historic significance make it a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in lighthouses and the island's history.
Light and tower
It lies on the Mediterranean. It has a cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is tower with black and white bands, grey lantern. The light has a focal height of 53 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. It is managed by Comisión de faros.
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- Name
- Illa de l'Aire Lighthouse<br />''Isla del Aire''<br /> ''Punta Prima''
- Marking
- tower with black and white bands, grey lantern
- Range Nm
- 18
- Year Built
- 1860
- Description
- The '''Illa de l’Aire Lighthouse''' is an active lighthouse on the islet of Illa de l'Aire, on the southeast coast of the Spanish island of Menorca.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
- Body Of Water
- Mediterranean
- Location Text
- [[Illa de l'Aire]]<br /> [[Menorca]]<br />[[Spain]]
- Focal Height M
- 53
- Managing Agent
- Comisión de faros
- Tower Height M
- 38
- Construction Material
- masonry tower