Kīlauea Point Lighthouse
Hawaii
Kīlauea Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Hawaii, first lit in 1913. The tower stands 52 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Lehua Rock Lighthouse, 47 mi away.
Kīlauea Point Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1913
Tower height
52 ft
Light 174 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
Nearest lighthouse
Lehua Rock Lighthouse
47 mi away
About Kīlauea Point Lighthouse
The Daniel K. Inouye Kīlauea Point Lighthouse, also known as Kīlauea Light, is a lighthouse located on Kīlauea Point on the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi in the Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.
Kīlauea Point Lighthouse sits at 22.2316, -159.4020 in Hawaii. The closest other lighthouses are Lehua Rock Lighthouse (47 mi), Barbers Point Lighthouse (105 mi) and Diamond Head Lighthouse (122 mi). Hawaii has 8 lighthouses in all.
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Questions about Kīlauea Point Lighthouse
Where is Kīlauea Point Lighthouse?
Kīlauea Point Lighthouse is in Hawaii, at 22.2316, -159.4020. The nearest other lighthouse is Lehua Rock Lighthouse, 47 mi away.
When was Kīlauea Point Lighthouse built?
Kīlauea Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1913.
How tall is Kīlauea Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 52 feet (16 m) tall, and its light sits 174 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Kīlauea Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Lehua Rock Lighthouse (47 mi), Barbers Point Lighthouse (105 mi) and Diamond Head Lighthouse (122 mi).
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