Lavan Island
Persian: جزیره لاوان | |
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 Lavan Island (Iran) | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 26°48′20.99″N 53°16′4.80″E / 26.8058306°N 53.2680000°E |
| Area | 78 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Length | 23.5 km (14.6 mi) |
| Width | 4.8 km (2.98 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Hormozgan |
| Jazireh-ye Lavan Lighthouse | |
| Coordinates | 26°48′09.1″N 53°21′25.2″E / 26.802528°N 53.357000°E |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower |
| Shape | square pyramidal skeletal tower |
| Focal height | 54 metres (177 ft) |
| Range | 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 12s. |
Lavan Island (Persian: جزیرهٔ لاوان) is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. The 78 square kilometres (30 sq mi) island has one of the four major terminals for export of crude oil in Iran alongside Kharg Island. Lavan island sits on top of Lavan gas field, containing 9.5 trillion cubic feet (2.7×1011 cubic metres) of gas.
The island is served by Lavan Airport.