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Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green 8s🇵🇦Cativá, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse

Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Cativá, PA. It is currently operational and active, providing guidance to vessels navigating the surrounding waters. The light sits at a focal height of 7 meters above mean sea level.

Light characteristic: The identifying signal of this lighthouse is F White/Red/Green 8s. This characteristic is published in the relevant List of Lights and can be used by mariners to confirm their position relative to the coast. The light color is white/red/green, which may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Position: Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse is positioned at 9.3951°N, 79.8222°W, near Cativá in PA.

Geographic context: Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse is situated on the Caribbean Sea, within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. The location falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons.

Nearby lighthouses in PA: Other lighthouses in the region include Atlantic Entrance Range Middle, Atlantic Entrance Range Rear, Balboa, Balboa, Balboa (Miraflores) Northbound Front. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

Bahía Las Minas

PAPBM

0.5 NMESE

Las Minas

PAMNP

0.7 NMSSW

Colón

PAONX

4 NMWSW

Manzanillo

PAMIT

4.2 NMWSW

Cristóbal

PACTB

5.9 NMWSW

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
0 flashes
Interval
8s

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
7m
Light Range
Not available
Status
ACTIVE
City
Cativá
Country
🇵🇦PA
Latitude
9.3951°
Longitude
-79.8222°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bahía las Minas Range Rear displays the characteristic F White/Red/Green 8s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bahía Las Minas at 0.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Las Minas (0.7 NM SSW), Colón (4 NM WSW), Manzanillo (4.2 NM WSW), Cristóbal (5.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.