Auhah Island

Jazirat Auhah Lighthouse
LocationKuwait
Coordinates29°22′39″N 48°26′24″E / 29.377472°N 48.440028°E / 29.377472; 48.440028
Tower
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Height20 m (66 ft) 
Shapesquare pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsblack and white horizontal bands tower
Power sourcesolar power 
OperatorMiddle East Navigation Aids Service[1][2]
Light
Focal height23 m (75 ft) 
Range5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) 
CharacteristicFl(3) W 10s 

Auhah Island is a small island belonging to Kuwait. It is 800 metres (2,625 ft) long by 540 metres (1,772 ft) wide, which corresponds to an area of about 34 hectares (84 acres), and is located 4 km (2 mi) south-east of Failaka Island, and 33 km (21 mi) from Salmiya on the mainland. Apart from a lighthouse and a small heliport, the island is uninhabited.

See also

References

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Kuwait". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
  2. ^ NGA List of Lights – Pub.112 Retrieved 8 October 2016

External links

  • Picture of Auhah Island

29°22′42″N 48°26′24″E / 29.37833°N 48.44000°E / 29.37833; 48.44000


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