Jeddah Light
 Saudi Arabia
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| Location |
Jeddah Saudi Arabia |
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| Coordinates | 21°28′7.14″N 39°8′58.98″E / 21.4686500°N 39.1497167°ECoordinates: 21°28′7.14″N 39°8′58.98″E / 21.4686500°N 39.1497167°E |
| Year first constructed | 1990 |
| Foundation | concrete |
| Construction | concrete and steel tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with a spheric observation building with balcony on the top |
| Markings / pattern | white tower |
| Height | 113 metres (371 ft) |
| Focal height | 140 metres (460 ft) |
| Range | 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 20s. |
| Admiralty number | D7299.509 ex-E6054.5 |
| NGA number | 112-30554 |
| ARLHS number | SAU-003 |
Jeddah Light is an active lighthouse in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a height of approximately 436 feet (133 m) it is the tallest lighthouse in the world, surpassing the previous record held by the 352 feet (107 m) Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. It is located at the end of the outer pier on the north side of the entrance to Jeddah Seaport.
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