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Balboa Northbound Rear Lighthouse

🇵🇦Ancón, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Balboa Northbound Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Miraflores

Constructed in 1914, this concrete tower stands 15 meters tall and serves as the rear range light for northbound traffic in the Miraflores area of the Panama Canal. It is painted white and features a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation, guiding vessels through the canal's channels. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed. Its operational status since construction underscores its ongoing role in maritime transit.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding northbound ships through the Miraflores section of the Panama Canal, providing critical alignment for safe passage in a high-traffic waterway.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Ancón
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Panamá Province
Sea Region
Miraflores area, Panama Canal, serving as a northbound rear range light
Latitude
9.0022°
Longitude
-79.5879°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rodman(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.841.
ARLHS No.
PAN-030

Construction & History

Year Built
1914

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Balboa Northbound Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Balboa Northbound Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ancon at 3.1 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Rodman (3.1 NM SSE), Balboa (3.4 NM SSE), Panamá, Ciudad de (5.9 NM E), VERACRUZ (7.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Balboa Northbound Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Balboa Northbound 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 Balboa Northbound Rear Lighthouse?+
Balboa Northbound 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 Balboa Northbound Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Balboa Northbound 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.